Aachen Falls to the Allies
On 21 October 1944, during World War Two, the German city of Aachen fell to Allied forces. It was the first city on German soil to be captured by the Allies. Take a look back at the battle for the city here.
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Che Guevara Executed, the Surrender of Italy and More
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