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1st KOSB WAR DIARIES

1st KOSB WAR DIARIES - NORTH WEST EUROPE

Thursday, April 26, 1945

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START LOCATION

BREMEN, Germany

FINISH LOCATION

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BREMEN, Germany

WAR DIARY

SUMMARY OF EVENTS AND INFORMATION

At 0125 hrs a "C" Coy patrol reported hearing sounds of enemy activity in the area 698969.


At 0200 hrs an "A" Coy patrol reported sounds of enemy digging at 702979.


At 0600 hrs "B" Coy and "D" Coy moved fwd and secured the line of the rly from 701979 to 696976.


At 0800 hrs the 2/R.U.R. passed through to secure the line of the rd in the area 691978.


At 1130 hrs "B" and "D" Coys withdrew to their former posns.


The remainder of the day was spent in resting and dealing with civilians.

ALTERNATIVE SOURCES

Personal accounts, other War Diaries and excerpts from books

Bremen is a city straddling the Weser River in northwest Germany. It’s known for its role in maritime trade, represented by Hanseatic buildings on the Market Square. The ornate and Gothic town hall has a Renaissance facade and large model ships in its upper hall. Nearby is the Roland statue, a giant stone figure symbolizing freedom of trade. St. Peter’s Cathedral features medieval crypts and twin spires.

CASUALTIES ON THIS DAY

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DIED ON THIS DAY

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