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

Abstract

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 23, 1984
Accession Number
ADA151631

Entities

People

  • F. C. Davis Iii
  • J. Dezonia
  • J. Eatherly
  • R. D. Barrett
  • R. E. Price Iii

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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  • Biomedical
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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
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  • Anti-Tank Guns
  • Artillery
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  • Military Organizations
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  • Second World War
  • Self Propelled Guns
  • United States
  • Warfare

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