  OPORDER FOR: Juvelize Defense. 22 September, 1944: Arracourt, France.

                             1.  SITUATION
a) FRIENDLY:  CCA, 4th Armored Division has broken through the German
   defenses in the vicinity of Arracourt.  The situation at the 80th
   Division bridgehead at Dieulouard has stabilized.  We are no longer
   cut off from friendly lines.  The 25th Cavalry is currently screening 
   to the NE of our position.
b) ENEMY:  The 58th Panzer Corps, consisting of the 111th and 113th 
   Panzer Brigades, is extremely weak after three days of continuous
   fighting with CCA of the 4th Armored.  Current estimates of the enemy 
   strength is at 50%, with at least 50 enemy tanks killed in the past 
   two days.  However, they are well equipped with brand new MkV and 
   Mk IV tanks.  Morale seems to be low from prisoner reports.
c) WEATHER:  The weather calls for mostly overcast, with morning fog. 
   Ground conditions are good.  Temperature will be in the 70's.
d) TERRAIN: The terrain along the route of advance is hilly with two small
   towns, Juvelize and Lezey.  There is a good road network.
e) ATTACHMENTS:  D Troop, 25th Cavalry.(M8/M20) 
                 F Company, 25th Cavalry.(M5A1s)
f) DETACHMENTS:  D Company. (M5A1s)

                              2.  MISSION
Your task force will advance Northeast(left to right) from Lezey 
toward Juvelize to counterattack the enemy forces reported to be
moving toward the 25th Cavalry screen, which currently occupies positions
Northeast of the town of Juvelize.  Allow no enemy penetrations of your
sector.

                             3.  EXECUTION
Your task force will move immediately to the vicinity of Juvelize and 
attack the enemy.  You have freedom to maneuver within the zone, but
be advised that the 25th Cavalry (MECZ) is operating to your front and
is currently engaged with a large tank/infantry force.  Do not allow the
enemy to penetrate to the southwest (off the left edge of the map).
On the map, Northwest is to the top.  The 94th Field Artillery (105mm) 
will be DS, plus P-47D Thunderbolts from the XIX Tac are on call.  

                          4.  SERVICE SUPPORT
Units initially carry normal ammo basic load.  There will be no
ammo/fuel resupply until evening.

                         5.  COMMAND AND SIGNAL
Normal command delays are in effect.  CCA CP located vic ARRACOURT.
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