November 2nd, 1944
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| Vossenack |
In the middle of September 1944, the allied advance was grinding to a halt. The rapid advance east after the collapse of the German forces at Falaise stretched the allied supply lines, the German forces on the western front were regaining their strength and were digging in along the Siegfried Line. Although the area had little strategic value for the allies, offensive operations were started in the middle of October, in part to keep as many German forces tied up to prevent them taking part in the defense of Aachen. After a month of heavy fighting the frontline had barely moved forward, so on November 2nd 1944, a new offensive was launched into the Hurtgen Forest, centered around the small town of Vossenack...
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Ground Forces 
Stationary Weapons 
