Fort Simserhof was captured by the Germans on December 19 and the 44th Infantry Division was forced to retreat to defensive positions east of Sarreguemines on December 21--23, the 44th threw back three attempted crossings by the Germans of the Blies River.
Fort Simserhof was captured by the Germans on December 19 and the 44th Infantry Division was forced to retreat to defensive positions east of Sarreguemines. On December 21--23, the 44th threw back three attempted crossings by the Germans of the Blies River.