

The day after, the defensive line established south of the city was attacked by SS panzergrenadiers of the 17.SS PanzerGrenadier Division "Götz von Berlichingen" and the remnants of the 6.Fallschirm Regiment (Colonel Von der Heydte). Historical Background: On the 12th of June 1944, after a fierce battle, the city of Carentan was liberated by paratroopers of the 101st US Airborne Division.
