Building LEGO WWII Battle in Aachen 1944 by TheLegoCrew https://bit.ly/3nd7CPT | Beyond the Brick

During World War II, the 2nd and 3rd Armored Divisions launched a coordinated attack. Tasked with advancing towards Aachen, they encountered fierce resistance from veterans of the 116th Panzer Division, who were determined to hold their ground. Have you learned anything new today? #WWII #armoreddivision #militaryhistory #battles #Aachen | War Stories

On October 21st, Aachen became the first city within Germany to surrender to American forces. The German army faced 5,000 casualties and over 5,000 captured during the intense battle to defend the city. Have you heard this story before? #Aachen #WWII #MilitaryHistory #USHistory | War Stories

Footage filmed in Aachen, Germany on October 14, 1944, probably of 745th Tank Battalion M4 Medium Tanks rolling down the street. These tanks were operating in support of the 1st Infantry Division during the battle of Aachen (September-October 1944). More from this film tomorrow. Source: NARA, 111-ADC-2447 #ww2 #wwii #tankbattalion #745thtankbattalion #1stinfantrydivision #bigredone #aachen #wwiiarmor #wwiitank #wwiitanks | G.I. Stories 1941-1945