During what was said to be the worst winter in 30 years, the regiment was tasked with guarding the XV Corps left flank and support the 2nd French Armored Division in its attack on Strasbourg through the Vosges Mountains, on the western side of the Rhine River.
The regiment was tasked with guarding the XV Corps left flank and support the 2nd French Armored Division in its attack on Strasbourg through the Vosges Mountains. This was on the western side of the Rhine River. This was during what was said to be the worst winter in 30 years.