Across The Seine DAR

[Cole]

The Germans have dug an extensive anti-tank ditch around all the western approaches to Troyes. Capt. Miller readies his tank in an attempt to cross.

Capt. Miller's platoon of Sherman tanks is in the center with LT Baum commanding the platoon on the north flank and 1st LT Lyons on the southern flank. Lyons radioed in and reported that German recon vehicles had engaged and destroyed a couple of half tracks. Fortunately the Germans attacked after the infantry had already unloaded. Lyon's tanks arrived soon after the attack but the Germans had already sped back down the road toward Troyes.
Some elements of A Company have crossed the ditch and radio reports state that B Company are close behind driving along the highway.
The Germans have yet to engage the advance with artillery fire. American spotters stationed on the hillside to the rear report German MG and mortar positions manned to the NE of Miller's current location and a MG position in the chateau about 1 KM south of Lyon's tanks.