90th Infantry Division (USA) moving North of Metz

During the succeeding days the 90th moved closer to the banks of the Moselle north of the City of Metz, converging inexorably on Thionville.

Over hilly terrain, through deep-cut gorges, storming the slippery slopes of vigorously defended strong points, the 90th advanced.

One after another the towns west of the Moselle River fell into American hands. In the north, the advancing V Corps had at last come abreast and now covered the previously exposed left flank of the 90th.

In the south the 5th Infantry Division had forced two crossings of the Moselle south of Metz, one of which was shortly abandoned. As for the perimeter of Metz itself, no progress could be made.

Photo: near Metz