| In April 1945, the 55th Armored Infantry Battalion and the 22nd Tank Battalion engaged in intense combat in Wernberg, Germany, as part of the final Allied push into Nazi territory. The battle was marked by fierce house-to-house fighting and strategic tank maneuvers. Despite facing determined German resistance, the combined efforts of the infantry and tank battalions succeeded in capturing the town. Their coordinated assault disrupted enemy defenses, contributing to the rapid advance of Allied forces. The victory at Wernberg was significant in the broader context of the Allied liberation of Germany, hastening the end of World War II in Europe. |
