Jülich/Western Germany. After the capture of the town american troops of the 29th US Infantery Division (&quot;Blue &amp; Grey&quot;) attached a board on the &quot;Hexenturm&quot; (Witch Tower, the town's landmark), saying:&quot;This is Julich, Germany. Sorry it is so messed up but we were in a hurry! 29th Infantry Division&quot;

US forces in Jülich/Rhineland

US troops crossing the Rhine near the city of Worms/Rhineland-Palatinate. By that time, March 1945, there was no connected german front of defence anymore in the west.

Rhine crossing at Worms

The conquerer of the city of Aachen, Lieutenant Colonel Derrill M. Daniels, commander 2nd battalion/26th Infantry Regiment of the 1st US Infantry Division gets decorated for his achievements.