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4.3 - The Battle of Leipzig: City Under Siege
With Leipzig surrounded on all sides by American forces, the US 2nd Infantry Division and the 69th Infantry Division launch their assault on the city.
In the face of such unrelenting American military strength, one of Leipzig’s leaders tries to surrender the city…with farcical results.
Date covered: 18th of April 1945.
Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important locations featured in the series.
American assault plan for Leipzig/Phase lines overview.
Robert Capa’s “Last Man To Die” photo.
More Battle of Leipzig photos from Robert Capa.
Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/europeatwar
If you have any comments or questions about the show, please get in touch via [email protected]
You can also follow me on instagram at davidsumnerhistory or visit my site davidsumnerhistory.com
Cover photo: AP-Wirephoto
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With Leipzig surrounded on all sides by American forces, the US 2nd Infantry Division and the 69th Infantry Division launch their assault on the city.
In the face of such unrelenting American military strength, one of Leipzig’s leaders tries to surrender the city…with farcical results.
Date covered: 18th of April 1945.
Map: Here is a map giving an overview of the important locations featured in the series.
American assault plan for Leipzig/Phase lines overview.
Robert Capa’s “Last Man To Die” photo.
More Battle of Leipzig photos from Robert Capa.
Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/europeatwar
If you have any comments or questions about the show, please get in touch via [email protected]
You can also follow me on instagram at davidsumnerhistory or visit my site davidsumnerhistory.com
Cover photo: AP-Wirephoto
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