Voices of Liberation (2022): S01E08 – The Horror of Hurtgenwald

Introduction Voices of Liberation is a 11-part documentary series about the Allied liberation of Europe during World War II. Outline Due to the delayed advance of the Allies and the efficient German defence network, the pre-war defensive wall known as the Siegfried Line, ultimately proved its worth. Fierce fighting would break out south of Aachen,…

Andrew Marshall

16/04/2024

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, World War Two

Introduction

Voices of Liberation is a 11-part documentary series about the Allied liberation of Europe during World War II.

Outline

Due to the delayed advance of the Allies and the efficient German defence network, the pre-war defensive wall known as the Siegfried Line, ultimately proved its worth. Fierce fighting would break out south of Aachen, in a hilly, wooded area called Hürtgenwald.

Voices of Liberation Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 02 May 2022 (internet, Netherlands).
Running time: 30 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: UK.
Language: English.