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These counter--attacks apparently caused a complete German withdrawal from the <strong>KASSERINE</strong> VALLEY . They were made on the flank of the thrust toward THALA and threatened to cut off elements engaged there . I have been told that this incident seemed to be a turning point and that a general withdrawal was then started of all the German forces in contact with the Allied Forces . On February 27 ., re-equipment . the Division was withdrawn to a rest area for re-supply and All combat operations of the Division in TUNISIA, including the minor operations of separated battalions were as successful as might have been expected .' considering the handicaps and difficulties of control, Marked success attended the efforts of the Division when it was possible to operate under Divisional control and take advantage of the teamwork and morale so thoroughly instilled during training periods . Losses have been suffered, which are part of the-cost of belonging to the "Fighting First", but in no case was there any disorganisation, and the Boche was made to pay in kind . Casualties in the officer personnel have been particularly heavy and indicated the active leadership of the junior officers . One incident occurred in the O<strong>US</strong>SELTIA VALLEY about the 31st of January, which seemed typical of this spirit, Lt, Colonel Davis, 7th Field Artillery, Battaliai, and his S-3, Major Levin, were killed while reconnoitering for a new forward position. Both were buried in rear of their artillery positions . When their bodies were lowered into their graves, the entire 7th Field -Artillery Battalimx fired three concerted salvos at located enemy targets, This incident indicated the spirit*in which the Division is making the Germanspay for the losses received . 4 /s/ TERRY ALLEN TERRY ALLEN, Major General, U, S . Armor, Commanding .
C 0 P Y-''Y-r~ - lien . McNarney JTM ~. -~^-,- J` - _ ----- Gen . Handy . (H) Gen . McNair HEADQUARTERS 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION return " . . " APO #l, NEW YORK, N . Y. " - GCM General George C . War Department, Marshall, Washington ; D . C ;-- Dear General Marshall : March 10, 1943 mowing your interest in the First Division, wYiich-we appreciate very greatly, I .am sending you a. brief summary .of the operations' of units - of the Division on the Eastern Front . - . Higher tactical considerations have necessitated the dispersion of many elements of the Division during a great part of this period . Considering the difficulties of control and leadership that were thus involved, all units did exceptionally well in some cases, and very well in others . Elements of the Division did particularly well when half the Division was assembled on February 21 End 22 at the time of the German breakt'Zrough in the Kasserine Valley . At that time, the French Constantine Division and various separa: ;,e units were attached to the First Division for the final defense in thLs sector a.nc, the followin ;, counter-attack . If ' I ao say so, the counter-attack launched by the First Division was most successful snd I hove been told' that it res responsible for the initiation` of the, general German withdr&vra.l . &m, happy to sLy that the Division is now being reassembled for use E .s a: complete unit in a very imglrcbnt impending operation. Many of the, units have been separated for some time, but their morale and esprit is still excellent and i am sure they will give a good -.ccount of themselves . I have enclosed a cita=tion given the Division by General Koeltz, comana.nding the French 19th Corps, under whom we temporarily served, and ::by General Eisenhower, following the counter-attack on February 22 . I have also enclosed two memorandums recently issued the Division . Assuring you of our serious .intentions of living up to the confidence tht.t hans been reposed in the Division, I aim Very sincerely, /s/ Terry Allen T RRY ALLEN
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