Remagen - Wikipedia
Remagen (German pronunciation: [ˈʁeːmaːɡn̩] ⓘ) is a town in Germany in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, in the district of Ahrweiler. It is about a one-hour drive from Cologne, just south of …
Crossing the Rhine at Remagen - The National WWII Museum
The unexpected prize at Remagen forced the Allies to shift their strategy for invading central Germany, and more time would pass before they broke out from their new bridgehead. The …
Capture of the Bridge at Remagen | Holocaust Encyclopedia
The Ludendorff Railroad Bridge at Remagen, between Koblenz and Bonn, was captured intact by troops of the US 9th Armored Division on March 7, 1945. Armored infantry fought their way …
Battle of the Remagen Bridgehead
In order to undermine German supply lines to the front, the Allies had systematically bombed bridges up and down the river for months, so the discovery of an intact WWI-era bridge across …
The Battle for Remagen: How the Allies Crossed the Rhine in WWII
Mar 11, 2025 · On March 7, 1945, American troops discovered the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen still standing—a rare intact path into Germany. Its capture triggered an intense 18-day battle, …
Remagen – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Remagen is a small town in Rhineland Palatinate which was propelled to world fame during World War II when a railway bridge the Wehrmacht had only managed to partially destroy fell into …
The Battle of Remagen: Advancing the End of the Conflict in Europe
With the success of the D-Day invasion, Allied forces now faced the challenge of crossing the Rhine to continue their march on Berlin. Under the command of Brigadier General William M. …
The Battle for Remagen: March 1945 - Owlcation
Mar 27, 2024 · In the spring of 1945, American tanks swiftly advanced into Remagen, a town on the German western frontier. Much to their surprise, they found a bridge intact over the Rhine …
Capturing the Bridge at Remagen, 1945 - EyeWitness to History
At about 1 PM an American reconnaissance patrol reached the wooded hills overlooking the river at Remagen, and to their surprise, discovered the bridge still intact.
Remagen – Historic Rhine Town with the Famous Bridge at Remagen
Welcome to Remagen, a charming town on the Rhine River known for its historical attractions, idyllic location, and diverse recreational opportunities. Remagen has a rich history that dates …