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Battle of Hürtgen Forest
1944 - 1945 • Eifel Abnutzung
Historical Overview
Longest and costliest battle on German soil.
Quick Facts
Outcome:German victory.
German Army
- Commander: Walter Model
- Strength: ca. 80.000
- Casualties: ca. 12.000
US 5th Army
- Commander: Courtney Hodges
- Strength: ca. 120.000
- Casualties: ca. 33.000
Strategic Context
Securing the flank for the Roer river crossing.
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