1945 ⟶ Patton Captures Mainz

Patton's troops capture Mainz, Germany.
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1944
1945

🇩🇪 American Troops Reach the Siegfried Line

American troops reach the Siegfried Line, the west wall of Germany's defence system.⟶
American Troops Reach the Siegfried Line (1944)
Siegfried LinedefensesWestern FrontUS ArmyGermanymilitaryborderwar

⚔️ Patton's Troops Cross Moselle River, Threaten Metz

General Patton's troops and tanks cross the Moselle River and threaten Metz.⟶
Patton's Troops Cross Moselle River, Threaten Metz (1944)
Western FrontPattonMetzMoselle RiverUS ArmyGermanyNovember 1944Military Advance

💥 Patton's Third Army Breaks Siege of Bastogne

The siege of Bastogne is broken by Patton's Third Army tanks, and with it the Ardennes offensive collapses into failure.⟶
BattleArdennes OffensiveTank WarfareWestern FrontGermanyUS ArmyLiberationMilitary Victory

🇺🇸 Patton Captures Mainz

Patton's troops capture Mainz, Germany.⟶
Western FrontMainzGermanyPattonUS ArmyMilitary VictoryAdvance