"General Omar Bradley, a prominent U.S. Army commander during World War II, is known for his grim reflection on the Battle of Hürtgen Forest. He famously remarked about advancing U.S. forces over the bodies of their fallen comrades, highlighting the brutal and costly nature of the battle."
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https://www.airforcetimes.com/veterans/military-history/2025/11/19/how-the-battle-of-hurtgen-forest-became-one-of-the-biggest-us-losses/ General Norman Cota of the 28th Infantry aka The Bloody Bucket lost the reputation he had earned at Omaha Beach on June 6th.
OH what an excellent summary! Thank you.
When I studied this battle at Command and General Staff College, I was appalled. Well it was taught for a reason . . .
It's battles like this that need to be taught in ALL THE SERVICES and to expound on WHAT THE REAL PROBLEM WAS!!!!!!!!!
I also shudder at Hamburger Hill, Pork Chop Hill, so many, too many. Yes, the battles are taught, and those that are not -- well every serious member of the military has read a lot of books! Reflectively read, as in "what would I have done?"
Although my shelves are full, I sold my book about the Battle of Chosin River. I decided I do not need to read that again! I sold my video of Stalingrad, same reason. I GET all that horror, which is in my military mind of lessons learned: not generic horror of war in general, but review of specific horror, from specific military engagements, specific strategy, and tactics. I could not even finish Guy Sajer The Forgotten Soldier.
Hi ArmyLady. The Forgotten Soldier is an excellent book. Another excellent book is "Chicken Hawk". It's about a Vietnam War helicopter pilot flying UH 1 Iroquois. Well worth the read.
You are entirely welcome AL.