The Battle of Aachen! (THE AMERICAN STALINGRAD) | WW2 

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I did my best for this one, thanks!

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@@SandervkHistory Definitely!

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Thank you sir! Indeed a very very small Stalingrad.

@@SandervkHistory The comparison is in the hard faught house to house fighting. Many casualties were suffered and the Volkstrum were making Allies pay for ever inch of ground

​@@jamalwilburn228countless other house to house battles have occurred before.

Thank you Alan!

Look at my explanation in WeatherBee his comment. I get what you are saying! 😅

The hardest urban fight for America during WW2 was Battle of Manila and Bastogne come close, also.

Thank you! Appreciate that!

I believe you immediately! If you look on what the Belgiums did with the rebuild of Ypres after WW1. Its amazing what they do.

I have awnsered this question on some previous comments. This is what my reasoning is: Yes, I am aware of the incredible amount of numbers of casualties, equipment, logistics, and full out scale of the Battle of Stalingrad. (A RU-vidr named: TIK has a incredible series on that battle which i highly recommend!). I only gave it the name: The American Stalingrad because of how the battle went, which you can compare a bit. With the battle of Aachen, the Americans had to breaktrough the Siegfriendline, a big defensive line. Same as the germans did before arriving at the outskirts of Stalingrad. The fights at the outskirts was with heavy casualties, same goes for Stalingrad (but we can in NO way compare the numbers). And then the Urban Combat. If you ask anyone about urban combat in WW2, they will usually think immediately about Stalingrad. And in Aachen was very heavy urban combat for the Americans. Thats also one of the reasons i like to call the Battle of Aachen: The American Stalingrad. (Not with numbers! But with how the battle went). And i also want to thank you for your comment! I understand that comparing Aachen with Stalingrad is pretty controversial. But i mean it in no way with scale and numbers!!

Thank you! Appreciate that, and i understand your view. I have explained the reason why i have this title and call it the American Stalingrad in a other comment. This is what i wrote: Yes, I am aware of the incredible amount of numbers of casualties, equipment, logistics, and full out scale of the Battle of Stalingrad. (A RU-vidr named: TIK has a incredible series on that battle which i highly recommend!). I only gave it the name: The American Stalingrad because of how the battle went, which you can compare a bit. With the battle of Aachen, the Americans had to breaktrough the Siegfriendline, a big defensive line. Same as the germans did before arriving at the outskirts of Stalingrad. The fights at the outskirts was with heavy casualties, same goes for Stalingrad (but we can in NO way compare the numbers). And then the Urban Combat. If you ask anyone about urban combat in WW2, they will usually think immediately about Stalingrad. And in Aachen was very heavy urban combat for the Americans. Thats also one of the reasons i like to call the Battle of Aachen: The American Stalingrad. (Not with numbers! But with how the battle went). And i also want to thank you for your comment! I understand that comparing Aachen with Stalingrad is pretty controversial. But i mean it in no way with scale and numbers!!

Thank you!

Its not intended as clickbait. I have written my reasoning on some comments. One is at WeatherBee his comment.

So let me get this right. During the battle of Stalingrad there was dudes who's job it was to go around and keep track of each individual German soldier, how long they had been there, and whether or not they was still breathing. Dang. No wonder they lost the battle. Gotta imagine that took some manpower that could have been used to say oh i don't know maybe prevent getting outflanked? But them Germans were always into numbers and statistics.

I fully understand your view! But this is my reasoning on calling it the American Stalingrad. (ive posted this on a previous comment): Yes, I am aware of the incredible amount of numbers of casualties, equipment, logistics, and full out scale of the Battle of Stalingrad. (A RU-vidr named: TIK has a incredible series on that battle which i highly recommend!). I only gave it the name: The American Stalingrad because of how the battle went, which you can compare a bit. With the battle of Aachen, the Americans had to breaktrough the Siegfriendline, a big defensive line. Same as the germans did before arriving at the outskirts of Stalingrad. The fights at the outskirts was with heavy casualties, same goes for Stalingrad (but we can in NO way compare the numbers). And then the Urban Combat. If you ask anyone about urban combat in WW2, they will usually think immediately about Stalingrad. And in Aachen was very heavy urban combat for the Americans. Thats also one of the reasons i like to call the Battle of Aachen: The American Stalingrad. (Not with numbers! But with how the battle went). And i also want to thank you for your comment! I understand that comparing Aachen with Stalingrad is pretty controversial. But i mean it in no way with scale and numbers!!

Read my reply on Weatherbee his comment. Then you will understand why i call this specific battle of the Americans: The American Stalingrad.

I have awnsered this question on some previous comments. This is what my reasoning is: Yes, I am aware of the incredible amount of numbers of casualties, equipment, logistics, and full out scale of the Battle of Stalingrad. (A RU-vidr named: TIK has a incredible series on that battle which i highly recommend!). I only gave it the name: The American Stalingrad because of how the battle went, which you can compare a bit. With the battle of Aachen, the Americans had to breaktrough the Siegfriendline, a big defensive line. Same as the germans did before arriving at the outskirts of Stalingrad. The fights at the outskirts was with heavy casualties, same goes for Stalingrad (but we can in NO way compare the numbers). And then the Urban Combat. If you ask anyone about urban combat in WW2, they will usually think immediately about Stalingrad. And in Aachen was very heavy urban combat for the Americans. Thats also one of the reasons i like to call the Battle of Aachen: The American Stalingrad. (Not with numbers! But with how the battle went). And i also want to thank you for your comment! I understand that comparing Aachen with Stalingrad is pretty controversial. But i mean it in no way with scale and numbers!!

My reaction to a different comment: Yes, I am aware of the incredible amount of numbers of casualties, equipment, logistics, and full out scale of the Battle of Stalingrad. (A RU-vidr named: TIK has a incredible series on that battle which i highly recommend!). I only gave it the name: The American Stalingrad because of how the battle went, which you can compare a bit. With the battle of Aachen, the Americans had to breaktrough the Siegfriendline, a big defensive line. Same as the germans did before arriving at the outskirts of Stalingrad. The fights at the outskirts was with heavy casualties, same goes for Stalingrad (but we can in NO way compare the numbers). And then the Urban Combat. If you ask anyone about urban combat in WW2, they will usually think immediately about Stalingrad. And in Aachen was very heavy urban combat for the Americans. Thats also one of the reasons i like to call the Battle of Aachen: The American Stalingrad. (Not with numbers! But with how the battle went). And i also want to thank you for your comment! I understand that comparing Aachen with Stalingrad is pretty controversial. But i mean it in no way with scale and numbers!!

Hahaha well said. But my reasoning is not with civilians. Look at my reaction on WeatherBee his comment. There ive explained my reasoning.

Thats true!

That is true! Its mostly as a comparison with how long the Urban Combat took, before the germans surrendered. And not the importance/scale of the real Stalingrad battle offcourse! 😎

@@SandervkHistory 2 weeks compared to 5 months?

@@Mister.Weatherbee let me correct myself, it was one of the largest urban battles fought by the US. And it started with heavy battles around the outskirts of Aachen. With first a breaktrough trough a tough defensive line. (The same happend against the Red Army at Stalingrad). But don't get me wrong, it is in no way, the same as the Stalingrad battle. Only the urban Combat and the Operation itself that gives a good comparison.

I have awnsered this question on some previous comments. This is what my reasoning is: Yes, I am aware of the incredible amount of numbers of casualties, equipment, logistics, and full out scale of the Battle of Stalingrad. (A RU-vidr named: TIK has a incredible series on that battle which i highly recommend!). I only gave it the name: The American Stalingrad because of how the battle went, which you can compare a bit. With the battle of Aachen, the Americans had to breaktrough the Siegfriendline, a big defensive line. Same as the germans did before arriving at the outskirts of Stalingrad. The fights at the outskirts was with heavy casualties, same goes for Stalingrad (but we can in NO way compare the numbers). And then the Urban Combat. If you ask anyone about urban combat in WW2, they will usually think immediately about Stalingrad. And in Aachen was very heavy urban combat for the Americans. Thats also one of the reasons i like to call the Battle of Aachen: The American Stalingrad. (Not with numbers! But with how the battle went). And i also want to thank you for your comment! I understand that comparing Aachen with Stalingrad is pretty controversial. But i mean it in no way with scale and numbers!!

The battle of Caen was longer and more costly than Aachen.

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Thanks man! I did my best for this one. Looking forward to your next video! I know that one is gonna be awesome to! 😎👍

Yes i understand what you are saying. This was my reply to Weatherbee, who also said the same. REPLY: Yes, I am aware of the incredible amount of numbers of casualties, equipment, logistics, and full out scale of the Battle of Stalingrad. (A RU-vidr named: TIK has a incredible series on that battle which i highly recommend!). I only gave it the name: The American Stalingrad because of how the battle went, which you can compare a bit. With the battle of Aachen, the Americans had to breaktrough the Siegfriendline, a big defensive line. Same as the germans did before arriving at the outskirts of Stalingrad. The fights at the outskirts was with heavy casualties, same goes for Stalingrad (but we can in NO way compare the numbers). And then the Urban Combat. If you ask anyone about urban combat in WW2, they will usually think immediately about Stalingrad. And in Aachen was very heavy urban combat for the Americans. Thats also one of the reasons i like to call the Battle of Aachen: The American Stalingrad. (Not with numbers! But with how the battle went). And i also want to thank you for your comment! I understand that comparing Aachen with Stalingrad is pretty controversial. But i mean it in no way with scale and numbers!!

@@SandervkHistory Alot of WW2 buffs say that The Battle For Manilla was a mini- Stalingrad also!

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Thank you. I dindt knew that. Its allways hard to get history 100% right.

Thank you! And now you know more about the battle 😝

Bedankt voor het kijken!

Yes, I am aware of the incredible amount of numbers of casualties, equipment, logistics, and full out scale of the Battle of Stalingrad. (A RU-vidr named: TIK has a incredible series on that battle which i highly recommend!). I only gave it the name: The American Stalingrad because of how the battle went, which you can compare a bit. With the battle of Aachen, the Americans had to breaktrough the Siegfriendline, a big defensive line. Same as the germans did before arriving at the outskirts of Stalingrad. The fights at the outskirts was with heavy casualties, same goes for Stalingrad (but we can in NO way compare the numbers). And then the Urban Combat. If you ask anyone about urban combat in WW2, they will usually think immediately about Stalingrad. And in Aachen was very heavy urban combat for the Americans. Thats also one of the reasons i like to call the Battle of Aachen: The American Stalingrad. (Not with numbers! But with how the battle went). And i also want to thank you for your comment! I understand that comparing Aachen with Stalingrad is pretty controversial. But i mean it in no way with scale and numbers!!

Aachen and other battles will always be overshadowed by Stalingrad.

In that sense, yes :p

Thank you!

Thank you! I did my best for this one. I am on a little break... but will come back in a few weeks with some awesome videos again! 🙏

Ja is het zeker! Je woont er zo dichtbij joh? Ik ben jaloers. Ik ga zeker nog eens terug naar die stad, ook om een biertje te gaan drinken bij een cafe ergens! Bedankt voor het kijken weer en leuk om je steeds terug te zien! 😎👍

@@SandervkHistory altijd he😁👍 geniet altijd van geschiedenis, en zeker als je er zoveel moeite voor doet als jij. Cheers man

That true, with casualties yes!

Both battles were nowhere near as Stalingrad.

Thank you! I appreciate that!

Aachen had nothing to do with Patton himself. It was the 1st Army his problem. Not 3rd Army. They were more south. Thanks for watching!! 😎🙏