The capture of the bridge at Remagen, a surprisingly intact path into Germany, helped U.S. troops hasten the end of World War II. By Nicholas Slayton Published Mar 9, 2025 4:35 PM EDT Eight ...

For three months — by counterattacks, by desperate delaying actions and by man-made floods — the Germans had prevented General Eisenhower’s armies from crossing the Roer River. Every once in ...

General Eisenhower had hoped to crush Nazi resistance in the west in front of the Rhine. Field Marshal von Rundstedt, however, observing the Allied power arrayed against him, ordered a withdrawal ...

When you consider a European river cruise, summer days and bustling shore excursions may come to mind. But there's something magical about embarking on a winter cruise along the iconic Rhine River.

Nicholas: My name is Nicholas, and I am nine years old. I live in the city of Cologne. Nicholas - TRANSLATED: It is the fourth largest city in Germany. You'll see that Cologne is a pretty busy place.