Battle of Aachen
Joins up with Hodges First Army
Role range: 1939-1945
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
William Hood Simpson Biography and Timeline
Follow William Hood Simpson through 6 dated historical records for United States of America.
William Hood Simpson, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
6Distinct records
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1944–1945Years on this page
1944
Commander of Ninth Army
Appointed Commander of the Ninth Army
Ardennes
Leads the American attack on the Ardennes, serves under Montgomery
Role range: 1939-1945
Siegfried Line
Leads the American attack on the Siegfried Line
Role range: 1939-1945
1945
Siege of Berlin
Ordered to bring his forces to halt, might have reached Berlin before the Soviets
Role range: 1939-1945
Battle of Elbe
Secures a bridgehead over the Elbe, 60 miles west of Berlin
Role range: 1939-1945
Records, sources and methodology
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