1944Battle of Hürtgen Forest Begins

The Battle of Hürtgen Forest is developing. It will continue...
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1945

⚔️ Battle of Hannut Begins

Battle of Hannut begins in Belgium.
Battle of Hannut Begins (1940)
Belgiumbattlemilitarytank battleWorld War IIWestern Frontmilitarywarfare

⚔️ Dutch Lose the Battle of the Grebbeberg

The Dutch lose the Battle of the Grebbeberg to the Germans.
Dutch Lose the Battle of the Grebbeberg (1940)
NetherlandsbattleGermanymilitaryWorld War IIWestern FrontGrebbebergwarfare

🌲 Battle of Hürtgen Forest Begins

The Battle of Hürtgen Forest is developing. It will continue through October and November and have its last attacks in December.
Battle of Hürtgen Forest Begins (1944)
Western FrontBattleHürtgen ForestGermanyUS ArmyNovember 1944Defensive BattleGerman ResistanceAttrition Warfare

🔥 Third Battle of Monte Cassino Begins

The third Battle of Monte Cassino begins. The small town of Cassino is destroyed by Allied bombers.
Third Battle of Monte Cassino Begins (1944)
Monte CassinoItalyBattleAllied ForcesGerman ArmyBombingDestructionItalian CampaignWestern Front

🇩🇪 Battle of the Bulge Begins

The Battle of the Bulge begins as German forces attempt a breakthrough in the Ardennes region. The main object of Hitler's plan is the retaking of Antwerp.
Battle of the Bulge Begins (1944)
Battle of the BulgeArdennes OffensiveGerman OffensiveWestern FrontHitlerAntwerpBelgiumGermanyEastern Front

🏁 Battle of the Bulge Officially Ends

It is announced officially that the Battle of the Bulge is at an end.
Battle of the Bulge Officially Ends (1945)
Western FrontBattle of the BulgeGermanyUS ArmyAllied VictoryOffensiveMilitary CampaignStrategic VictoryWar's End