We are near Reuler, a small town east of Clerveax. Are 10:45 am on December 16, 1944 when the 28th U.S. Infantry Division, led by General Norman Cota is sent to the village to maintain safe other divisions and to protect the artillery. The Germans advancing from the east in an attempt to take the village and cleaning the area, important for the many bridges to keep safe from enemy hands. The Germans advance on two fronts. Centrally expose themselves to the American artillery fire while on the south-east using the woods to stay indoors from enemy view. Cota with his troops move from south to the village but here he suffer enemy fire and must stop his advance. The German attempt to advance towards Reuler. German troops entered the city initiating close combat aganist enemy. Allied troops waiting in vain for reinforcements, committed to South and so 'the country falls into enemy hands.