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Analysis Of ID: Battle Of Crucifix Hill In NE Germany
WHEN: October 8 1944

WHO: 18th INF REG 1st ID -C Co w/ CMDR CPT Bobbie Brown

WHAT/WHERE: Battle of Crucifix Hill next to Haaren Germany (NE Germany)

WHY: Crucifix Hill was controlled by the Germans, and stood in the way of the Allied objective of encircling Aachen. The hill contained numerous pillboxes and bunkers occupied by German Forces of the 246 Volksgrenadierdivision.

18th IR, 1st ID CMDR ordered its 1st BN to use special pillbox assualt teams that had flamethrowers, Bangalore torpedoes, and Demo Charges. These teams were supported by tank destroyers and self propelled guns providing Direct Fire on the pillboxes.

C Co of 1st BN lead the assault and was pinned down while attempting to assault a pillbox by flanking
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