The weakened The Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen collapsed. Twenty five U.S. Army engineers were killed in the event.
By this time, however, the US had already constructed more than one alternative bridges at the location.
"U.S. Seventh Army infantrymen move past a destroyer barrier made of steel rails in the Altheim Area, Germany, as they press new 7th Army attack. 17 March, 1945. 3rd Infantry Division. Photographer: T/5 Joseph A. Bowen, 163rd Signal Photo Co."
The Kriegsmarine completed the evacuation of 75,000 civilians and soldiers from the Kolberg pocket.
Kobe was firebombed.
Last edition:
Friday, March 16, 1945. Luzon Language Edition.
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