This WWII "RHINE RIVER" map was a very limited and special edition emergency field print done in-theater during the Rhineland Campaign. This high intelligence combat map was used on the battlefield as U. Infantry and armored divisions pushed retreating German forces near Kesselheim and Koblenz back across the Rhine River. This map was also a vital component of the.
Amphibious assault into the teeth of German river defenses. This strategic crossing of the Rhine river - also known as Operation Plunder, started on March 23rd, 1945. When Allied forces reached the Rhine in early March 1945 they found just about every span across the river already destroyed. The one exception of some very important bridges that survived demolition from the Germans such as was a only partly destroyed bridge at Remagen, which was captured in a rush assault.Eisenhower decided that several simultaneous crossings over the 20 mile long battle front would have the greatest chance of success. His plan was to cross the Rhine, then drive into the Ruhr Valley to encircle a large part of the German Army and effectively end German resistance in the west. So began the massive mobilization and movement of engineers, soldiers, equipment and supplies across one of the most important river crossings of WWII.
Four thousand Allied guns fired for four hours during the opening bombardment. British bombers contributed with attacks on Wesel during the day and night of 23 March 1945 - Preparing for this monumental crossing into the heart of Germany. There might not even been another one like it that still exists!This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Field Gear, Equipment". The seller is "premierrelics" and is located in this country: US.
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