Tag: Stoumont
21 December: Redrawing the Front Line
During the night, US units regrouped around the Stoumont – La Gleize pocket with the aim of completely encircling the Germans.
19 December: Terminus Stoumont
Peiper’s options to reach the Meuse were now rapidly dwindling, and so were his supplies – especially fuel. In the early morning the attack was launched on Stoutmont, a village just west of La Gleize. A rearguard still defended Cheneux and some troops plus Westerhagen’s Tigers remained behind in and around La Gleize.
