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Trenches of the 8th US Division

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Trenches of the 8th US Division

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

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    March 5, 2018

    Hiking

    The Schützenloch closest to the road was probably the command post of the German-born company commander of the 8th US Division, Paul Boesch.

    In his memoir "Road to Huertgen, Forest …
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    March 9, 2018

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    Here raged 1944/1945 the battle in Hürtgenwald. If you look closely, you can still find testimonials. Such as. Bunker remains etc.
    Meanwhile, there are also beavers here again, who happily kill trees and dam their woe.
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    January 13, 2025

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    I really liked this snowy hiking trail; I think it's an ideal winter hiking trail, which isn't to say that the story of this trail shouldn't be taught in history classes.
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    Location: Hürtgenwald, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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