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Two World War II soldiers head deeper into woods.

Hurtgen Battle

Two 4th Infantry Division soldiers move deeper into the woods during the Battle of Hurtgen Forest on the Belgian–German border. The division fought in the battle from Nov. 6 - Dec. 3, 1944. The Ivy Division suffered more than 4,000 battle casualties during that time.

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