The 90th Reconnaissance Troop, reinforced, was to mop up on the right of the division zone and
eventually link up with a secondary crossing of the 95th Division in the Uckange area. The divisional
artillery, greatly reinforced, had a number of tremendous tasks. In consonant with the desire to maintain
secrecy to the latest possible moment, no preparation was contemplated, although the battalions were
prepared to deliver planned fires on call prior to H-Hour and to counterbattery effective counter
preparation fires. At H-Hour a heavy program of destruction fires was to be laid on the
KOENIGSMACHER and METRICH fortifications and on the close-in towns of BASSE HAM, HAUTE
HAM, KOENIGSMACHER, METRICH, MALLING and HUNTING.
25
This is the broad outline, the plan for the establishment of the bridgehead. It incorporated the
recommendations of the unit commanders and division staff and in final form voiced the best considered
thoughts of the division in matters both tactical and technical after consideration of all angles. This plan
was communicated via conference to commanders and staff down to and including battalions on the
third of November, it became the point of departure for the preparation and implementation of unit
plans.
26
 |
 |
 |