Allied forces battle German troops in Aachen, Germany, during World War II

The transcript describes the intense battles faced by Nazi troopers in a major German city under attack by Allied forces. Hitler ordered the city to be defended at all costs, leading to fierce fighting on German soil. The battles lasted seven days, affecting the civilian population caught in the crossfire. The Allies allowed civilians to evacuate if possible.

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