As part of the First Army, VII Corps, the Division laid its plans. Orders called for the 90^th to cross the Merderet River and proceed westward, seizing high ground east of the Douve River, thirteen kilometers distant, in an effort to deepen the Corps beachhead. Reconnaissance parties from the Infantry and the Engineers reconnoitered possible crossing sites. All necessary equipment and supplies were put ashore. Troops were shifted to their jump-off positions, and all was in readiness for the arrival of H-Hour.

At four o'clock in the morning of June 10^th the 90^th Division moved forward, a movement that was to honor no obstacles, acknowledge no hindrance until it reached the hills of Bohemia eleven months away.

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