History, 133rd Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division

	From 1 April 1944 to 30 April 1944, inclusive.

ANZIO BEACHHEAD

	The Regiment remained in its reserve positions in the vicinity of
Tre Cancelli. An intensive training program was conducted with night
problems, scouting and patrolling, pillbox destruction and combat
efficiency and physical hardening of the individual were emphasized.
Colonel H. W. Schildroth assumed command of the Regiment on April 8th.
Plans were drawn to relieve the 168th Infantry taking over their
positions in the vicinity of Borgo Montello.  The relief was completed
on the night of April 14th, 3rd Battalion on the left, 2nd Battalion in
the middle, 1st Battalion on the right with the 100th Inf Bn (Sep) in
support.

	Immediately upon relief of the 168th Infantry intensive patrolling
was conducted.  Defensive positions and gun emplacements were improved
and well dug in.  Platoon and company raids were planned and carried
out.  Information of enemy activity, mortar and machine gun positions
was secured.  Counter-battery plans were drawn and used.  Company
patrols were sent out nightly probing enemy positions.

	The 1st Battalion put on a company raid on the night of April 23rd
which netted 4 prisoners, 2 killed and 1 enemy wounded.  On the night of
the 24th the 3rd Battalion 168th Infantry passed through our 3rd
Battalion seized and occupied Boye woods, 2 prisoners were taken.  The
following night our 3rd Battalion relieved the 3rd Battalion 168th
Infantry taking over their positions.  During the night of April 26th a
small enemy counter-attack on the 3rd Battalion positions was repulsed.

	On the night of April 27th the 1st and 2nd Battalions sent out
platoon raiding parties.  Numerous enemy machine gun positions were
located.  Enemy patrols were encountered, the 2nd Battalion party was
fired on by enemy mortars and suffered 2 wounded and 3 men missing.  On
the night of April 28th the 100th Battalion company raid, supported by
Company "I", used as a feinting force, met strong enemy resistance from
small arms fire and hand grenades.  Enemy mortar and machine gun
positions were located and taken under fire by our mortar and artillery
fire.

	During the period all units of the Regiment constantly improved
their positions, digging in emplacements which were strengthened by
timbers, sandbags and other available materials.  Raids and vigorous
patrolling were constant during hours of darkness.  Observation and
Listening Posts were established and manned continuously.  Many enemy
minefields, wire entanglements and booby traps were located.  Enemy
Pillboxes and dugouts were well constructed and concealed.  Houses,
buildings and knocked-out tanks were converted into strong points and
observation posts by the enemy.  The enemy held high ground to the front
affording them excellent observation, making daylight movement
impossible without drawing enemy mortar and artillery fire.

	Enemy artillery was very active throughout the period, especially
during hours of darkness.  The entire beachhead area was within
artillery range.  Our raiding parties, observers and listening posts
located many targets of opportunity which were fired upon by our Cannon
Company and supporting artillery with excellent results.

	At the beginning of the period enemy air activity was almost a
nightly occurrence, dropping to almost nil at the end of the period.
Supporting anti-aircraft batteries were very effective against enemy
aircraft.  The enemy fired and dropped numerous propaganda leaflets upon
our area which our troops considered amateurish.  They had no deterring
effect upon our troops.

	Officers and enlisted men attended Division schools.  A limited
number of Officers and men were given the opportunity to attend rest
camps during the period.  Rotation personnel were selected and sent to
the rear echelon awaiting transportation to the United States.

	This period reveals success as it is felt that the enemy suffered
more casualties and prisoners by our actions than we have lost to them.
Morale of our troops throughout the period was comparatively high.


		W. H. SCHILDROTH.
		Colonel, Infantry.
		Commanding.

	OFFICIAL:
	s/Donald L Nabity
	DONALD L. NABITY.
	Captain, Infantry.
	Adjutant.