In the summer of 1944, the 3rd Infantry Division landed near St Tropez in the South of France and began advancing into central France. By late October, Adam's company was near the town of Saint-Die in the Mortagne forest, moving down a country road to open a supply line to two assault companies of his battalion that were cut off by the Germans.
In July 1944, the 3rd Infantry Division landed near St Tropez in the South of France and began moving into central France. By late October, Adam's unit was close to the town of Saint-Die in the Mortagne forest, marching down a country road to establish a supply line for two assault companies of his battalion that were cut off by the Germans.