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The story of the construction and defense of Hitler's three-mile deep fortifications along Germany's western frontier, known as the Siegfried Line, and the natural barrier formed by the Rhine River. The breaching of the Siegfried Line and crossing of the Rhine at Remagen marked the collapse of German resistance in the West. This episode is from the television series Battlefield and includes archive footage, political and military background, portraits of leaders and commanders, and an explanation of weapons and tactics. Vivid graphics provide context for the battle within the larger war.
This is the story of the construction and defense of Hitler's three-mile deep web of fortifications, pillboxes, troop shelters, and anti-tank obstacles that ran along Germany's western frontier. "The Siegfried Line," as it was nicknamed by the Allies, and the natural barrier formed by the Rhine River, were key to Germany's defense of its Western Front. The breaching of the Siegfried Line at the Battle of the West Wall, and the subsequent crossing of the Rhine barrier at Remagen, heralded the collapse of German resistance in the West. This episode is from the landmark television series
Battlefield. Featuring fascinating archive footage from all over the world, the program includes a review of the political and military situation before the battle, portraits of leaders and commanders, an explanation of weapons and tactics, and the story of the battle itself. Vivid graphics place the battle into the context of the war as a whole.
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