Battle of Würzburg (1945)
The Battle of Würzburg (31 March—6 April 1945) which ended up with the capture Upper Franconia by 42nd Infantry Division ("Rainbow").
| 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 | ||||||
Location within Bavaria Battle of Würzburg (1945) (Germany) Battle of Würzburg (1945) (Europe) | |||||||
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