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The Battle of Remagen was an 18-day battle during the Allied invasion of Germany in World War II. It lasted from 7 to 25 March 1945 when American forces unexpectedly captured the Ludendorff Bridge over the Rhine intact.
Attacks by German aircraft and V-2 rockets, in addition to the damage from the initial demolition attempt, finally caused the bridge to collapse on March 17. Six soldiers from the 276th Engineer Combat Battalion died; 11 were missing and presumed drowned; 60 were injured, and three later succumbed to their injuries.
The unexpected prize at Remagen forced the Allies to shift their strategy for invading central Germany, and more time would pass before they broke out from their new bridgehead. The crossing of the Rhine at Remagen, however, marked a decisive moment heralding the impending collapse of Germany.
20 wrz 2013 · The Ludendorff Railroad Bridge at Remagen, between Koblenz and Bonn, was captured intact by troops of the US 9th Armored Division on March 7, 1945. Armored infantry fought their way across the bridge under intense enemy fire as the Germans attempted to destroy it with demolition charges.
The Ludendorff Railroad Bridge at Remagen, between Koblenz and Bonn, was captured intact by troops of the US 9th Armored Division on March 7, 1945. Armored infantry fought their way across the bridge under intense enemy fire as the Germans attempted to destroy it with demolition charges.
3 mar 2019 · The capture of the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen occurred on March 7-8, 1945, during the closing stages of World War II (1939-1945). In early 1945, American forces pressed towards the west bank of the Rhine River during Operation Lumberjack.
In the 17 days that the “official” battle lasted (March 7-24), the combined casualties for III and VII Corps were about 860 killed, a nearly equal number missing, and 5,700 wounded. During that same period, the Germans had even heavier casualties, including more than 11,700 taken prisoner.
