The Ramblings of a Crusty Old Sailor - A Salute to the Heroes of the 692nd Tank Destroyer Battalion

A Salute to the Heroes of the 692nd Tank Destroyer Battalion

Soldiers of a tank destroyer battalion warm themselves with coffee before going into action against the Germans near Stolberg, Germany. 16 November, 1944. Co. D, 692nd Tank Destroyer Battalion. Fought along the Siegfried Line in the vicinity of Stolberg beginning in November. Occupied defensive positions along the Roer River during the Battle of the Bulge. Converted to the M36 in February 1945, supported the drive from the Roer to the Rhine River in late February and early March, and helped capture Cologne. After clearing more Siegfried Line fortifications, crossed the Rhine at Worms on 31 March. Raced across Germany in April and participated in the capture of Furth.