Room 110 page 2

Room 110 page 2 by ric Gustafson


It was September 1944 and General Georges S Patton was furious. He had ordered part of his Fifth Infantry Division to attack a fort near Metz France. This was Fort Driant. This fort was fortrified by a maze of tunnels that were deep underground. The Germans were waiting for them.
US soldiers came up to massive barb wire surrounding the fort. The Germans opened fire on them with MG 42's, rifles and artillery. Companies E and G were decimated. The attack failed. This was September 27.
On October 3, Patton ordered Baker company and Company E to attack the fort. Patton had received false information. Instead of weak forces, the fort was defended by veteran German forces. Patton was frustrated because lack of supplies was keeping him to only two companies to attack. He wanted to go and direct the battle himself. Because of his safety, he could not go. Because of the massive supply lines, his army had to stop at the German border. He knew it was impossible to capture Fort Driant.
On October 12 1944, Patton admitted defeat and withdrew his forces from Fort Driant. Out of 140 men only 85 remained. Instead he decided to starve the defenders out. This did occur.
On October 13, Patton moved his headquarters to Nancy France.


research help: ' Killing Patton' by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard


Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric