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.
During what was said to be the worst winter in 30 years, the regiment was tasked with guarding the XV Corps left flank. When the XV Corps'infantry destroyed the German's defenses, the 106th, once again supported by the 813th Tank Destroyer Battalion, preceded the 2nd French Armored Division in their advance through the Vosges Mountains to within one mile of the Rhine River.