Battle of Würzburg (1945)
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The Battle of Würzburg (31 March—6 April 1945) which ended up with the capture Upper Franconia by 42nd Infantry Division ("Rainbow").
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Battle of Würzburg | |||||||
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Part of the Western Allied invasion of Germany | |||||||
The destroyed Ludwigsbrücke | |||||||
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Combatants and Leaders | |||||||
Germany | United States | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Richard Wolf | Harry J. Collins | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
Unknown | 42nd Infantry Division | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
est. 3,500 | est. 5,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
est. 1000 dead (including civilians) | est. 300 dead | ||||||
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