DW The Battle Of Hurtgen Forest July 13, 2024
Forest in the eifel region of western germany. A forest that harbors the dark past. With a legacy still visible in isolated places. From the time when it was dubbed the green help. In the closing stages of the 2nd world war it was the scene of bloody fighting between the u. S. And German Forces. The path to the western allies advance from belgium into germany led straight through the forests around the village of field again. For locals the battle is still a key part of their history. Is to come to market was while riding around here on my bike as a teenager that i really came into contact wit...