Aachen: Offensive, Deliberate Attack, MOUT (Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain), 13 September-21 October 1944

摘要

During September 1944 the first US Army made the deepest penetration of the West Wall in the vicinity of AACHEN. German intent was to prevent further penetration into Germany by Allied forces. US forces encircled the town of AACHEN and repulsed German counterattacks. House-to-house fighting ensued with heavy use of artillery against entrenched enemy positions. This battle is an excellent example of military operations in built-up/urban terrain. (Author)