Yanks Storm Aachen

In October 1944, the Allies, facing the challenge of the Siegfried Line, opted for a flanking strategy instead of a direct assault. This involved deploying fresh paratroop divisions to support the maneuver. The region, already familiar with invasions from earlier in the war, faced another significant military operation.

What was the historical context of the events described in the text?

What challenges did the Allies face when planning to storm the Siegfried Line?