Cologne District

Hürtgenwald

Death Valley (Weheschlucht), Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Kreis Düren

Hürtgenwald

Death Valley (Weheschlucht), Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

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Death Valley (Weheschlucht), Hohes Venn-Eifel Nature Park

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Location: Hürtgenwald, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

March 5, 2018

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Paul Boesch, German-born company commander of the 8th US Division, called this valley "Death Valley". The upper part was followed by the "Purple Heart Hollow", both names reminiscent of the lossy fights.

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Jörg Schnitzler 😃🎶😉

December 21, 2022

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You can look very nice over the Weheschlucht.

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Elfi

January 16, 2025

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This valley takes its name from Paul Boesch, an American soldier who fought there during the war.

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Location: Hürtgenwald, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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