πΊπΈOn September 11th, 1944, the first US soldier crossed the German border, marking a significant milestone in World War II.
πThe Western allies faced fuel and personnel shortages, but their determination to break through the West Wall and advance into Germany was unwavering.
ποΈWarner H. Holzinger, a naturalized German-American, led a patrol that penetrated into Germany, becoming the first American to set foot in the Reich.
πThis event instilled hope among the troops that they would be home by Christmas.
πͺThe historic September 11th crossing into Germany paved the way for intense fighting in the Battle of the Bulge.