Battle of AachenSeptember 1944
The city of Aachen was defended by the 116th Panzer Division, under the command of General Gerhard von Schwerin
Historical person
Gerhard von Schwerin Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Gerhard von Schwerin, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Germany.
2 records1944–19441 events1 places
Chronological biography
1944
Battle of Aachen13 September 1944
Despite the attempt to surrender the city, von Schwerin is ordered to counterattack against penetrating American forces southwest of Aachen, and he did so with elements of his panzergrenadier forces
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Record provenance
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