The story
Night operation in Honnef, the 104th crossed the Rhine. Easily defending the surprised Germans. At dawn, Amerikaanse attacked the east side of the Ludendorff Railroad Bridge. The Germans counterattacked, unveiling their newly developed jet planes. With the 555th and 104th infantry, they were able to hold back the German’s fierce heavy assaults and captured the Ludendorff Bridge intact.
Photo: 555th Anti-Aircraft support Battalion
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