Westwall - German Field Positions
High on the forested hill of Kronenburg there is a defense line located of the 18. VolksGrenadier-Division. This defense line has been regularly attacked by the 87th US Infantry Division. By 4 march 1945 the German troops withdraw from this area.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Kaj Metz
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