Historical Events tagged with "battle of hürtgen forest"
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Military & Warfare
Allied Airstrike Devastates Düren Town
November 16th, 1944 80 years ago
In November 1944, Düren, Germany, was heavily bombed by Allied aircraft as part of operations supporting the Battle of Hürtgen Forest. The objective was to disrupt German supply lines and fortifications in the region. This bombing resulted in extensive destruction of the town, with many buildings reduced to rubble, and civilian casualties reported. The operation aimed to aid ground forces in their advance through the heavily forested area and was a crucial aspect of the Allies' broader strategy in Western Europe.
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