vhs Aachen. „From Equestrian Sport to the Frontline – The Aachen Border Region as a Theatre of War in 1944“.
In September and October 1944, the border forest west of Aachen became a scene of heavy fighting during the Second World War. The so‑called Westwall, regarded as a protective fortification, ran through this area, where German and American troops dug into the ground for cover. To this day, visible traces remain—massive defensive structures as well […]