Battle of Hurtgen ForestSeptember 1944
Hurtgen Forest is defended by the German 275th and 353rd Infantry Divisions, understrength but well prepared - 5,000 men (1,000 in reserve) - and commanded by General Hans Schmidt
Historical person
Hans Schmidt Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Hans Schmidt, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Germany.
4 records1944–19442 events0 places
Chronological biography
1944
Battle of Hurtgen ForestSeptember 1944
The Germans fiercely defended the area for two reasons: it served as a staging area for the Ardennes Offensive (what became the Battle of the Bulge) that was already in preparation, and the mountains commanded access to the Schwammenauel Dam.
Battle of Hurtgen ForestSeptember 1944
The Germans were able to hold the region until they launched their final major, last-ditch offensive on the Western Front, into the Ardennes.
Western FrontSeptember 1944
The Germans were able to hold the region until they launched their final major, last-ditch offensive on the Western Front, into the Ardennes
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