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Battle of Remagen
1945 • Rheinland-Pfalz Brückenkopf
Historical Overview
Surprise capture of the Ludendorff Bridge over the Rhine.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
US 5th Army
- Commander: Courtney Hodges
- Strength: ca. 10.000
- Casualties: gering
German Army
- Commander: Otto Hitzfeld
- Strength: ca. 1.000
- Casualties: hoch
Strategic Context
First Allied crossing of the Rhine.
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