Pierced and Bloodied

On July 10, 1944, the 9th Cameronians were assigned the defense of Eterville and with it the security of the left flank. Panzer Grenadiers of the 10th SS had quickly followed the withdrawing elements of the Dorsets from the town …

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On July 10, 1944, the 9th Cameronians were assigned the defense of Eterville and with it the security of the left flank. Panzer Grenadiers of the 10th SS had quickly followed the withdrawing elements of the Dorsets from the town of Maltot. In the dark of night, the Grenadiers managed to work their way into the orchards around Eterville through gaps between A and B companies of the 9th Cameronians. Having penetrated into the Cameronians positions, the Grenadiers ran amok, nearly capturing the Battalion headquarters and the command staff. The left flank was now a serious concern and the Brigade Headquarters dispatched the closest reserves, C Company of the Glasgow Highlanders, to fill the gap and secure Eterville. The Highlanders fought the enemy with PIAT guns and Bayonets, finally dislodging the Germans. The 10th SS withdrew after suffering heavy casualties. However the 10th had inflicted severe losses on the British as well. For the Highlanders this was the second such blood letting in less than a month.

Eterville, France

Operation Jupiter was an offensive by VIII Corps of the British Second Army on 10 to 11 July 1944 during the Battle of Normandy in the Second World War. The objective of the 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division, was to capture the villages of Baron-sur-Odon, Fontaine-Étoupefour, Chateau de Fontaine and to recapture Hill 112. An attached brigade of the 15th (Scottish) Infantry Division would take Éterville, Maltot and the ground up to the River Orne and then the tanks of the 4th Armoured Brigade, supported by infantry, would advance through the captured ground and secure several villages to the west of the River Orne. It was hoped that the initial objectives could be captured by 9:00 a.m., after which the 4th Armoured Brigade would exploit the success.

Wikipedia: Operation Jupiter (1944)

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