US troops entering the Hürtgen Forest
The forest was the site of a series of fierce battles fought from 19 September 1944 to 10 February 1945 between American and German forces on the Western Front during World War II. The Hürtgen Forest is about 50 sq mi (130 km2) east of the Belgian–German border. It was the longest battle on German ground during World War II.


Enter the Hürtgen Forest

Lt. General Mark Clark with reporters and troops near the commune of Borgo Grappa, about 20 miles east of the town of Anzio, Italy, during the linkup of the Cassino and Anzio Fronts; May 25, 1944.


The General, troops and reporters

28 Infantry Division GIs prepare to move out on patrol in the Hürtgen Forest.
The Hürtgen Forest is about 50 sq mi (130 km2) east of the Belgian–German border. 