In the aftermath of the Operation COBRA breakout, American forces were advancing rapidly into France.
The 28th Infantry Division moved out to catch up with and support this advance.
On 30 July it assisted Combat Command A of the 2nd Armored Division and the 29th Infantry Division in their successful defense of Villebaudon against German counterattacks.
The following day it assumed responsibility for its own sector of the front just north of Percy.