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Ruhr Pocket
1945 • Ruhrgebiet Kesselschlacht
Historical Overview
Encirclement and destruction of Army Group B.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Allied victory.
US 5th Army
- Commander: Omar Bradley
- Strength: ca. 1.000.000
- Casualties: ca. 10.000
German Army
- Commander: Walter Model †
- Strength: ca. 430.000
- Casualties: ca. 317.000
Strategic Context
Strategic destruction of the industrial heartland.
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