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The Hurtgen Forest, 1944: The Worst Place of Any
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03-18-2017, 08:01 AM

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The Hürtgen Forest, 1944: The Worst Place of Any


 


If you can read through this without shedding a tear...heartbreaking...

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
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03-18-2017, 10:04 AM

I think I read this in MHQ when it first came out. Tragic campaign. Just awful for all involved.

Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
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03-18-2017, 10:45 AM

Oh gosh yes. Just found out that one of my best friend's dad, was involved in this. Lucky, he came out alive! 

Marion J Chard
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