History, 133rd Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division

	From 1 December 1943 to 31 December 1943, inclusive.

BATTLE OF MT. MARRONE

	On 1 December 1943, the Regiment continued the attack with the 3rd
Battalion in the assault with the mission of seizing Hill 1180.  The
attack progressed slowly against heavy enemy resistance in the form of
mortar and small arms fire.  Ground gained was outposted that night and
the attack on 1140 was resumed the following day.  Enemy resistance
continued to be heavy and the objective was taken that night at
approximately 0100, 3 December 1943.  During this period, 1-3 December,
the 2nd (100th Inf Bn Sep) remained in position on Hills 905 and 920
with two companies facing Hill 832 which was firmly occupied by the
enemy.  The 100th Battalion was continually in close contact with the
enemy, at some points only 100 yards separated the opposing forces.  On
1 December, the enemy counter-attacked Hill 920 but were repulsed.
During this period the 1st Battalion remained in position protecting the
right flank of the Regiment.  Company "A" had been attached to the 3rd
Battalion, 2 December.  The Regiment, with orders to hold, remained in
position, conducted intensive patrolling, and made plans for the relief
of the Regiment by the 4eme Regiment de Tirailleurs Marocains, 2ems
Division Marocains [4th Moroccan Rifle Regiment, 2nd Moroccan Division],
commencing on the night of 8-9 December.  Throughout the period 3-10
December, considerable enemy harassing fire fell in the Regimental
sector, with the Regimental CP in Scapoli, Hill 920, and Cannon Company
receiving the heaviest concentrations.  On 7 December the Cannon Company
received a 215 round concentration of 155 mm in 45 minutes.  The
Regiment was continually in close contact with the enemy in the 100th
Infantry Battalion sector throughout the period.  In the remainder of
the Regimental sector, contact with enemy was maintained by patrolling.
On two occasions defensive barrages were called down in the face of
apparent enemy attacks which never developed.  The weather during the
period was rainy and cold, the men's canteens froze at night.  Supplies
had to be hauled great distances over rough terrain by mule trains and
carrying parties.  The 1st and 3rd Battalions were relieved by the
French [Moroccans] on the night of 8-9 December and the remainder of the
Regiment on the night of 9-10 December.  Control of the Regimental
sector passed to the French at 0140 hours, 9 December 1943, at which
time relief of the 1st and 3rd Battalions had been completed.  The
entire relief was accomplished without a hitch.  It was quite apparent
that the measures taken to prevent the enemy from discovering that a
relief was taking place, were completely successful.  The Regiment
assembled in the vicinity of Fornelli, Italy, and moved during the night
of 10-11 December to a rest area in the vicinity of Alife, Italy.

REST AREA, ALIFE, ITALY

	The Regiment remained in the rest area, vicinity Alife, Italy,
during the period 11-30 December.  At the beginning of the period a
considerable portion of the time was spent bathing, cleaning equipment
and assimilating replacements.  After this was accomplished a training
program emphasizing physical hardening, scouting and patrolling and the
training of specialists was carried out.  Throughout the period troops
were sent to the Rest Center in Naples and a continuous program of
entertainment was provided for the troops in the area.  Movies were
shown every night as well as some stage shows.  Decorations were awarded
and several officers and men received Battle Field promotions.

PRESENZANO, ITALY

	On the evening of 30 December, the Regiment commenced its move to
an assembly area in the vicinity of Presenzano, Italy, where it was to
be in II Corps reserve.  That night the Regiment, less the 100th
Infantry Battalion, completed the move, with the 100th Infantry
Battalion closing in, the night of 31 December.  A severe blizzard
struck in the night of 31 December 1943.  Plans were made for
reconnaissance to both flanks of the Corps in anticipation of entering
into combat.

CASUALTIES DURING THE PERIOD:
100th Inf Bn: 68 KIA, 211 WIA, 0 MIA
1st and 3rd Bns: 43 KIA, 162 WIA, 7 MIA
133rd Inf Regt: 111 KIA, 373 WIA, 7 MIA

PRISONERS OF WAR CAPTURED:
100th Inf Bn: 22
1st and 3rd Bn: 60
133rd Inf Regt: 82

GENERAL

	In the operations during the period rain was almost constant,
making travel difficult and use of vehicles at a minimum.  Pack mules
were employed to get ammunition and supplies to the front line units.
Men of the assault units suffered under the adverse weather conditions
throughout the entire period.  Occasionally water froze in the canteens
at night.

	Enemy aircraft were particularly active at the beginning of the
period.  the 100th Bn suffered 12 casualties on Nov 1st as a result of
an enemy air attack.


		CARLEY L. MARSHALL
		Colonel, Infantry.
		Commanding

	OFFICIAL:
	s/Roy L. Stephenson
	ROY L. STEPHENSON
	Captain, Infantry
	Commanding [sic]