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Remagen Bridge, Rhine River, Western Germany 1945-03-07 (10 others)

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Overview:

2nd Lt. Emmet J. Burrows looked over the ridge and could not believe his eyes when he saw the "Luddendorf Bridge" beneath him. When he told the Brigadier General William M. Hoge, a seasoned veteran ordered the immediate attack on the bridge. Burrow's platoon, supported by 5 M26 Pershing tanks, raced to the bridge. Major Hans Scheller, the new German commander, ordered the immediate destruction of the bridge, and Sgt. Faust volunteered to set the charges manually. A big explosion followed, but when the dust settled, the bridge was still there. It was damaged enough to prevent vehicle crossing but not infantry. Under heavy machine gun and mortar fire, the GI's would try to cross the bridge.

Defender: German (No more details)  

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