FJR 6 (autumn 1944) - Mini-Stalingrad in Reusel

The second battalion of Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 6 was detached as corps reserve to back up the 245th Division. The battalion managed to drive out the Welsh from the strategic village of Reusel on September 28th after four days of vicious combat in which it suffered heavy losses. Secondary sources: Jack Didden, Fighting Spirit (2012). Frank-Peter van de Goor, The Battle of Reusel. A mini-Stalingrad (2019): #&gid=1&pid=1 Volker Griesser, The Lions of Carentan (2011). Friedrich-August von der Heydte, Muss Ich Sterben-will Ich Fallen... (1987).