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West Bank of the Rhine River, Hurtgen Forest, Germany 1944-10-06 (12 others)

Overview:

General Collins ordered his 7th Corps to plunge into the densely wooded Hurtgen Forest as part of SHAEFs operation to clear the west bank of the Rhine River. The 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry’s initial objective was a road intersection several hundred meters into the forest. This intersection was known on the American maps as RJ471. In reality, RJ471 was a meeting of two muddy tracks, barely suitable for foot traffic. It was guarded by elements of the German 942nd Infantry Regiment who were in concrete bunkers and armed with machine guns. Their orders were to slow the enemy advance while tying up the maximum number of American troops. The Americans had no specialized training or equipment for the task ahead. And as soon as the American advance began, they were met by accurate pre-registered mortar fire.

Defender: German (942nd Infantry Regiment, 275th Infantry Division)  

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