Bridges destroyed by Germany prior to Allied attempts to advance across the Rhine in World War II

Bridges destroyed by Germany prior to Allied attempts to advance across the Rhine in World War II

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In March 1945, the Rhine River fell to invaders, marking a pivotal moment in WWII. The Allies, positioned on the West Bank, faced potential disaster as Nazi forces prepared a final stand on the opposite side. The Nazis systematically destroyed bridges across the Rhine, leaving Eisenhower's forces to find only ruins in major cities like Cologne and Dusseldorf.

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What significant event occurred on March 5th, 1945, related to the Rhine River?

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Describe the situation faced by the allies on the West Bank of the Rhine.

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What strategy did the Nazi forces employ regarding the Rhine River?

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What was the condition of the bridges across the Rhine as reported?

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What did Eisenhower's forces find at the major cities along the Rhine?

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