Noyarey, efficacity of the heavy artillery group
On the morning of June 24, the XVIth German armoured corps can launch a major attack with armoured vehicles from the 3rd Panzer Division supported by significant artillery.
Par Jean Paul Noir, Florent Mezin et le Cne Courtois du Musée des Troupes de Montagne. et Sources: Juin 1940, Voreppe Rempart de Grenoble, co-écrit par Jean-Claude BLANCHET et Gaston REGNIER.
The observation post of Bec de l'Echaillon offers an overview of the Voreppe lock.
Captain Charles Azais de Vergeron, commander of the heavy artillery group of the 104th RALA (automotive heavy artillery regiment) moves up to this observation post at Bec de l'Echaillon on the night of June 23 to 24, 1940.
On the morning of June 24, the XVIth German armoured corps can launch a major attack with armoured vehicles from the 3rd Panzer Division supported by significant artillery.
On the French side, after a few adjustment shots, it is Captain Azais de Vergeron and his gunners turn to deliver heavy and destructive fire.
At the human llike at the equipment level, the toll speaks for itself: nine batteries (mortars and howitzers) are either destroyed or neutralized, as are two tank parks, fuel and ammunition depots, not to mention the Moirans airfield. confronted to this deluge of fire, the Germans must admit their incapacity to breakthrough their tactical failure. The firings from the three batteries (400 x105 mm and 100 x 155 mm rounds) will prove decisive in stopping the III Panzer Division.
This French show of force not only allowed to temporally preserve the city of Grenoble from enemy occupation but also made the Army of the Alps the proud because undefeated army of the 1940 campaign. Thus saving honor and preserving hope in the French army.
Sincères remerciements à la commune de Noyarey, au DMD 38 et au Musée des Troupes de Montagne pour leur soutien!
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