The major goal for the early part of 1945 is to move into Germany via the Rhine River. Since the Rhine River Valley was one of the busiest waterways, it was one of the best ways to gain control of Germany.
January 1945: By the end of the month the Germans had been pushed to their original starting point.
March 7, 1945: Allied take Cologne
March 17, 1945: Remagen Bridge collapsed; Rhine River crossed. (Some sources call this the Leidendorff Bridge).
March 18, 1945 to October 25, 1945:
The troops were stationed in Germany and directly in the middle of the heavy fighting. The focus was along the Rhine River and was located between the cities of Cologne and Koblens. [The Rhine River starts in Switzerland and goes through Dusseldorf, Cologne and Bonn. It also goes to Austria, Germany, France, and Luxembourg.] It is a crucial part of the war since the Rhine flows into so many countries. Stopping the Germans from accessing the Rhine would force them within the boundaries of Gremany.
APRIL 20, 1945: Deep within the forest of Germany the Allies work to move into Germany.
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