Abstract: U.S. Seventh Army conducted a double envelopment, during the period 16-20 April 45, using the XV and XXI Corps, to isolate and eventually reduce the key political and communications center of Nuremburg. The German intent was to prevent the city's capture using all readily available manpower, to include armed civilians. Heavy anti-tank fires from approximately one hundred 88-mm flak guns, strengthened the German positions. Seizure of the city by U.S. forces required extensive house to house fighting against a well entrenched and politically motivated enemy. Heavy use of artillery, armor, and tactical airpower, coupled with almost constant building to building engagements by infantry forces makes this an excellent example of military operations in urban terrain. (author)
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