An initial attempt by elements of the U.S. 101st Airborne Division to take the bridge over the Wilhelmina Canal at Son was thwarted when the bridge was blown by German engineers literally in their face. U.S. forces occupied the town and as the British XXX Corp arrived and moved passed, a bailey bridge was built over the Canal for allied use.
Unknown to the Allies, the German 107th Panzer Brigade (newly arrived) was ordered to attack across the canal at Son, and drive towards St Oedenrode. This would cut the advance elements of the British XXX Corp that were moving on Grave. Hoping to meet lightly armed paratroopers, Major Freiherr Von Malzahn, Commander of the 107th decided upon an audacious reconnaissance in force. Getting a late start on the 19th, the Panthers of the 107th leveled their guns and quickly brought the town under shell fire. This caught the Americans by surprise and very nearly worked in taking the bridge. Nightfall, bazookas and 57mm AT fire stopped the German attack and they fell back from the town.
Hoping the U.S. forces would never expect him to return, Major Malzahn plans another early morning attack on the 20th. This time, fog, surprise and (hopefully) help from nearby forces would give him the victory he needed.
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