Battle of Aachen

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The Battle of Aachen was a battle of World War II, fought by American and German forces in and around Aachen, Germany, between 12 September and 21 October 1944. The city had been incorporated into the Siegfried Line, the main defensive network on Germany's western border; the Allies had hoped to capture it quickly and advance into the industrialized Ruhr basin. Although most of Aachen's civilian population was evacuated before the battle began, much of the city was destroyed and both sides suffered heavy losses.

1944  Wikimedia, Wikidata
battle, Nazi Germany, United States, 

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1944 Battle of Aachen
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1944 — 1945 Battle of Kesternich
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1944 — 1945 Battle of the Bulge
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Wojska niemieckie podczas walk o Akwizgran (Aachen) (2-424)Wojska niemieckie podczas walk o Akwizgran (Aachen) (2-424)
US Army infantrymen in Aachen 1944US Army infantrymen in Aachen 1944
German-troops-captured-in-blazing-Aachen-in-Germany-1944-391749586962German-troops-captured-in-blazing-Aachen-in-Germany-1944-391749586962
German-troops-captured-in-blazing-Aachen-in-Germany-1944-391749586962German-troops-captured-in-blazing-Aachen-in-Germany-1944-391749586962
A GI machine gun crew (2nd Battalion, 26th Infantry) with a M1919 Browning against the NS-Army in the streets of Aachen, Germany.A GI machine gun crew (2nd Battalion, 26th Infantry) with a M1919 Browning against the NS-Army in the streets of Aachen, Germany.
GI machine gun crew in AachenGI machine gun crew in Aachen
SC 195505 - Pfc. Victor Henry, Pontotoc, Miss., fires his machine gun through a hole in a wall, at Germans in a barn 300 yards away, beyond Kohlscheid, Germany. He is flanked by two of his buddies. 16 October, 1944. (49596026392)SC 195505 - Pfc. Victor Henry, Pontotoc, Miss., fires his machine gun through a hole in a wall, at Germans in a barn 300 yards away, beyond Kohlscheid, Germany. He is flanked by two of his buddies. 16 October, 1944. (49596026392)
111-SC-195505 - PFC Victor Henry, Pontotoc, Miss., fires his machine gun through a hole in a wall, at Germans in a barn 300 yards away, beyond Kohlscheid, Germany. He is flanked by two of his buddies111-SC-195505 - PFC Victor Henry, Pontotoc, Miss., fires his machine gun through a hole in a wall, at Germans in a barn 300 yards away, beyond Kohlscheid, Germany. He is flanked by two of his buddies
SC 334991 - Infantrymen pause momentarily during the drive near Kohlscheid, Germany. 17 October, 1944. (52231832200)SC 334991 - Infantrymen pause momentarily during the drive near Kohlscheid, Germany. 17 October, 1944. (52231832200)
Bundesarchiv Bild 183-H26814, Aachen, FlüchtlingeBundesarchiv Bild 183-H26814, Aachen, Flüchtlinge
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    eventarmed conflictBattle of LinnichbattleWikidata
    eventarmed conflictBombing of Dürenaerial bombing of a cityWikidata
    eventarmed conflictUnknownrebellionWikidata
    eventarmed conflict891Battle of the Geul RiverVikings, East Francia, battleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1204Siege of MaastrichtsiegeWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1248Siege of AachensiegeWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1267Siege of MaastrichtsiegeWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1303Siege of MaastrichtsiegeWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1318Siege of SittardsiegeWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1334Siege of MaastrichtsiegeWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1371Battle of Baesweilerbattle, Holy Roman EmpireWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1407Siege of MaastrichtsiegeWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1576Spanish Fury at MaastrichtbattleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1578Capture of Dalhemsiege, Hispanic Monarchy, Dutch States Army, sackWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1579Siege of MaastrichtsiegeWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1610Siege of JülichsiegeWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1614Siege of AachensiegeWikidata
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    eventarmed conflict1632Capture of MaastrichtsiegeWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1634Siege of MaastrichtsiegeWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1673Siege of MaastrichtsiegeWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1676Siege of MaastrichtsiegeWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1793Siege of MaastrichtsiegeWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1793Battle of Aldenhoven (1793)battleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1794Siege of MaastrichtsiegeWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1794Battle of Aldenhoven (1794)battleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1814Siege of JulierssiegeWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1940Battle of Fort Eben-EmaelbattleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1940Battle of MaastrichtbattleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1944Battle of Hürtgen ForestUnited States, Nazi Germany, battleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1944Battle of AachenNazi Germany, battle, United StatesWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1944Battle of Übach – PalenbergbattleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1944Battle of Crucifix HillUnited States, battleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1944Battle of KesternichUnited States, battleWikidata
    eventarmed conflict1944Battle of the BulgeUnited States, Nazi Germany, offensiveWikidata
    eventwar1283War of the Limburg Successionwar of successionWikidata
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    commonsimageWojska niemieckie podczas walk o Akwizgran (Aachen) (2-424) Commons
    commonsimageUS Army infantrymen in Aachen 1944 Commons
    commonsimageGerman-troops-captured-in-blazing-Aachen-in-Germany-1944-391749586962 Commons
    commonsimageGerman-troops-captured-in-blazing-Aachen-in-Germany-1944-391749586962 Commons
    commonsimageA GI machine gun crew (2nd Battalion, 26th Infantry) with a M1919 Browning against the NS-Army in the streets of Aachen, Germany. Commons
    commonsimageGI machine gun crew in Aachen Commons
    commonsimageSC 195505 - Pfc. Victor Henry, Pontotoc, Miss., fires his machine gun through a hole in a wall, at Germans in a barn 300 yards away, beyond Kohlscheid, Germany. He is flanked by two of his buddies. 16 October, 1944. (49596026392) Commons
    commonsimage111-SC-195505 - PFC Victor Henry, Pontotoc, Miss., fires his machine gun through a hole in a wall, at Germans in a barn 300 yards away, beyond Kohlscheid, Germany. He is flanked by two of his buddies Commons
    commonsimageSC 334991 - Infantrymen pause momentarily during the drive near Kohlscheid, Germany. 17 October, 1944. (52231832200) Commons
    commonsimageBundesarchiv Bild 183-H26814, Aachen, Flüchtlinge Commons
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