d. 10th Armored Division (initially less Div Arty)
(1) Upon relief in zone containing enemy bridgehead, by 95th Infantry Division, move to
initial assembly area vicinity of MARS-la-TOUR. Displace to forward assembly area (to
be designated), on Corps order.
(2) On corps order attack through 90th Infantry Division bridgehead to seize high ground,
making a main effort on the left (E) flank.
(3)
(a) Upon passage through 90th Infantry Division bridgehead, reconnoiter to Saar
River with one combat command, to seize intact, crossings over river from
MERZIG to the south.
Priorities of reconnaissance:
1 MERZIG area
2 PACHTEN-DILLENGEN area
3 SAARLAUTERN area
(b) Any bridges seized intact will be protected and held at all costs.
(4) Prevent enemy reinforcement of Metz garrison from East or Northeast, and in
conjunction with 90th Infantry Division prevent enemy withdrawal from Metz.
(5) Establish and maintain contact with 90th Infantry Division, 83rd Infantry Division
and elements of XII corps.
(6) Protect East flank of corps
e. 83rd Infantry Division
(1)
f. XX Corps Artillery
(1)
(a) 5th Field Artillery Group
General support zone 90th Infantry Division initially reinforce 10th Armored
Division when division crosses Moselle River
(b) 40th Field Artillery Group
Reinforce 90th Infantry Division
(c) 195th Field Artillery Group
General support zone 90th Infantry Division and 10th Armored Division
(d), (e)
(f) 10th Armored Division Artillery
General support zone 90th Infantry Division under Corps control initially, revert
to 10th Armored Division control prior to Division crossing MOSELLE River
(g) 4th Tank Destroyer Group
General support zone 90th Infantry Division
g. XX Corps engineers
(1)
(a) 1139th Engineer Combat Group direct support river crossing and assault
operations 90th Infantry Division, 10th Armored Division and 83rd Infantry
Division
h. 3rd Gallery Group (Task Force Polk)
(1) Contain enemy in zone, securing left flank 90th Infantry Division
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