Dipity Timeline Created
70th Division Deactivated
The 70th Infantry Division is deactivated at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey
War Ends in Europe
The war ends in Europe. The 70th - after the capture of Sarrbrucken -- went into 7th Army reserve and began mopping up operations, and occupation duties in the Saar basin. Division headquarters loc...
70th Crosses Saar River, Takes Saarbrucken
By mid- March, 70th Division troops are along the south bank of the Saar River. On the night of Mar 19-20, 1945, division troops cross the Saar River and capture Saarbrucken.
Fight for Stiring-Wendel
Elements of the 274th begin the fight for Stiring-Wendel. With their backs against the wall, the Germans put up stiff resistance.
Spicheren Heights
Elements of the 274th and the 275th defend the heights near Spicheren, France.
Move towards Grosbliederstroff
On Feb. 17, 1945 elements of the 275th Infantry Regiment begin drive towards Grosbliederstroff, France.
General Attack Along the Front
The 70th Division goes on the offensive with the 276th pushing towards Forbach, the 274th towards the Kreutzberg Ridge and the 275th towards Alsting, Grossbliederstroff.
Oetingen Raid
2nd Bn of the 276th launches attack on Oeting, France. Also Special Troops arrive, 70th Infantry Division is now whole.
Withdrawal Commences
A general withdrawal begins along the 7th Army front to shorten the lines and prepare for offensive operations in February.
Special Troops Arrive in France
Special Troops of the 70th Infantry Division arrive in Marseille, France. Bivouac at CP-2.
Special Troops Begin Move
Special Troops begin move to France to join TF Herren units. POE IS Camp Myles Standish near Boston, MA.
Wingen-sur-Moder
Elements of the 274th and 276th Infantry Regiments battle crack 6th SS Mountain Division troops for control of this town. After three days, the Germans were forced out, suffering high casualties.
Philippsbourg
Elements of the 274th and the 275th engage the German 476th Volksgrenadier Division for control of this French town. The German advance was halted.
Operation Nordwind Begins
Near midnight of Dec. 31, 1944 - the Germans launch their last counter offensive in the west - Operation Nordwind. TF Herren finds itself in a bitter fight for the next three weeks.
TF Herren in the Line in NE France
TF Herren units are deployed into the front lines near Bischwiller, France.
TF Herren in France
The three infantry regiments are in France by this date, having arrived through Marseille, France. Bivouaced north of the city at CP-2.
Regiments Move to Camp Myles Standish
The three infantry regiments begin move to Camp Myles Standish near Boston. Now designated Task Force Herren, the units will eventually end up in France.
70th Infantry Division formed
Per General Order No. 1, the U.S. Army's 70th Infantry Division is formed at Camp Adair, Oregon.
