July 31, 1944*
Moyon*
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115th Regiment and 2nd Armored Division are involved in heavy fighting with German Panzer units at Villebaudon directly to our south. All throughout yesterday we applied pressure in our part of the front in an effort to support them, but did not manage to gain any appreciable amount of ground in the face of heavy resistance from dug-in infantry, artillery and tanks.* 
Today we are to try again: 1st battalion will mount an assault on the nearby town of Moyon. Our second battalion will provide support by fire and, should the opportunity present itself, will attack through any successful breakthrough to seize the road to Tessy-sur-Vire. This would unhinge the German defensive scheme in this area.*
Due to the fluid situation in the aftermath of Operation Cobra, it is unlikely that we will receive reinforcements soon. That means that if you judge the enemy resistance to be too strong, you can switch to the defensive and conserve your forces and any gains you made.
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Objectives: *
Deploy your forces above the indicated line.*
Take the village of Moyon.*
If possible, take the road leading to Tessy-sur-Vire.*
Conserve your forces for future battles.
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Enemy: Moyon itself seems to be held by a weak delaying force of the 352. Infanterie Division. However, they are supported by strong and fresh forces of the 2. Panzer Division in the south. These include tanks and artillery.* 
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Artillery, engineer and tank support has been attached to both battalions. The air force is also active and will attack targets of opportunity. 1st battalion will launch the main attack. It has received some casualties in yesterday's skirmishing, but is otherwise up to strength.*
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