In this battle a reinforced company of American infantry, with a company of M3 Lee tanks, held off a disjointed attack by a battalion of German infantry supported by almost a battalion of tanks. The key tactical aspect of this battle was the mud, which forced the Germans to attack along the road in a piecemeal fashion, giving the Americans the chance to defeat the attacks in series. The Lees, dug in on heights north of the town, blunted the panzer attack and contributed to the defeat of the german infantry assault on the town. Ultimately the Germans withdrew after suffering over 50% casualties.