Tuesday, August 19, 2008

CROSSING THE RHINE: LATE 1945

***Every attempt has been made to be accurate. If there are errors, please let me know.

June 5 to 10, 1945: Somewhere during these dates the troops move to Allendorf, Germany which is located in the area of Hesse Germany between Frankenberg and Battenberg.

June 1945: Entry into Cologne; built the pontoon bridge across the Rhine. Soldiers received a bronze star for their efforts.

June 10, 1945: Invasion into southern Holland (Valkenburg) bordered by Germany and Belgium; Allies overcome enemy and Remagen Bridge is destroyed.

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