274th Infantry Regiment
When troops of the 274th took Spicheren Heights in late
February, 1945, they took what Hitler considered "holy ground". The
Germans counter-attacked furiously. Below are accounts and pictures
of the battle for Spicheren Heights.
The
Battle for Spicheren Heights
Account by
Colonel Beyer, USA, Ret.
The
Taking of Spicheren Heights
Related Items
Awards ||
Campaign Awards ||
Documents
|| Personal Accounts || Maps ||
Behren Medal Presentation
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Excerpt from letter by Col.
Bob Cheves || Reg. Hqs and Battle sites
|| Spicheren Heights
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