@218@THE LAST GERMAN KINGS@4@

@218@SUBJ: TACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR @4@30 Dec. 1944

@218@AMERICAN OPERATIONS:@4@
    Bastonge has been relieved! The new objective is an offensive to sever the "Bulge", With the relatively fresh 11th Armored division leading the way, Objective: Houffalize!
    You are in command of Task Force Blue, the spearhead of the Third Army Offensive. You are to advance and seize the initial objectives, opening the way for the rest of the Division.

@218@AMERICAN UNIT DISPOSITIONS:@4@
    For this operation the following forces will be engaged in the American sector:
 - Task Force Blue, consisting of elements of CCA/11th Armored Division

@218@GERMAN OPERATIONS:@4@
    The Americans have broken through the Bastonge perimeter, and new offensive to the north is imminent. The remains of Panzer Lehr, in conjunction with Ist SS Panzer Corps are to launch an immediate spoiling attack.
     You are in command of the remaining combat units of Panzer Lehr, in addition to an attached SS Tiger unit. Your objective is to forestall the expected American attack and to disrupt their preparations.


@218@GERMAN UNIT DISPOSITIONS:@4@
    For this operation the following forces will be engaged in the German sector:
 - remnants of Panzer Lehr Division, and elements of the 503rd SS Heavy Panzer Battalion.

@218@WEATHER:@4@ Snowing


@218@AFTER ACTION REPORT @4@
    The collision of the two offensives on the 30th resulted in general combat throughout the Bastonge area. By the end of the day the Germans had achieved limited success in some areas, but their offensive power was destroyed. The Americans, on the other hand, were able to continue their offensive. The Battle of the Bulge was entering a new stage.
