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Oberembt, Germany 1945-02-25 (16 others)

Overview:

As a part of its contribution to Operation GRENADE, the American 30th Infantry Division had adopted their own style of infantry blitzkrieg. With German units withdrawing across their front to escape the attacks of its sister division, the 29th "Blue and Gray," the 30th found itself in the enviable position of attacking units that were deployed to defend against attacks from another direction. This, coupled with their around the clock attacks, enabled "Old Hickory" to make spectacular advances on the days following the crossing of the Roer River. Having taken the towns of Steinstrass and Lich on the afternoon of the second day, the 30th bounded forward again to assault Oberembt, hoping to catch the defenders unprepared.

Defender: German (Volksgrenadier-Division 363, Panzer-Regiment 33 and Panzer-Sturmmörser-Kompanie 1000)  

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