June 13th, 1944
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| Ramelle Neuville |
The battle for the Merderet river took place at the small towns of Chef-du-pont and La Fière. Here, the men of the 82nd Airborne Division faced several German attacks to take control of the vital causeways and bridges. Although succeeding in defeating the attacks, they failed to maintain a foothold on the western bank, resulting in the heavy loss of life when the La Fière causeway was crossed on D+3.
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Ground Forces 
Stationary Weapons 
