Bridges destroyed by Germany prior to Allied attempts to advance across the Rhine in World War II

In March 1945, the Rhine River fell to invaders, marking a pivotal moment in WWII. The Allies, positioned on the West Bank, faced potential disaster as Nazi forces prepared a final stand on the opposite side. The Nazis systematically destroyed bridges across the Rhine, leaving Eisenhower's forces to find only ruins in major cities like Cologne and Dusseldorf.

On what date did the Rhine River fall to the invaders during WWII?

• March 5th, 1945

• April 10th, 1945

• February 20th, 1945

• January 15th, 1945

What challenge did the Allies face after reaching the West Bank of the Rhine?

• A shortage of supplies

• An unexpected weather change

• A potential disaster due to a Nazi final stand

• A lack of communication

What strategic move did the Nazi forces make on the other side of the Rhine?

• They launched an air attack

• They retreated to the mountains

• They destroyed the bridges across the Rhine

• They surrendered to the Allies

Which major cities had shattered bridges due to the Nazi destruction?

• Stuttgart and Leipzig

• Cologne and Dusseldorf

• Hamburg and Frankfurt

• Berlin and Munich

Who was leading the forces that found the shattered bridges at major cities?

• General Patton

• General MacArthur

• General Montgomery

• General Eisenhower