[henkster]

We have some maps today. First: Holland. As colorado tanker has pointed out, it appears overly optimistic. I agree, particularly 64th Infantry Division on the south bank of the Scheldt Estuary.

Next is a very large close up of the Aachen fighting, showing the American forces and German counter-attacks. Again, this is an over-optimistic appreciation of the situation.

For now we'll skip over the Ardennes and show the Metz sector, where Patton is basically settling down to siege warfare:

And the 6th Army Group sector in the Vosges:

[PapaNew]

Great maps as usual.

“Siege warfare” certainly doesn’t sound like Patton’s style.