1st Infantry Division units roll through Hardegsen, Germany on April 10, 1945. These are likely troops of the 18th Infantry Regiment, as 2nd Battalion, 18th Infantry secured Northeim; Hardegsen is in the district of Northeim. The M10 tank destroyers in the footage are from the 634th Tank Destroyer Battalion. This drive toward the Harz Mountains was done in conjunction with the 4th Cavalry Group, securing the left flank of VII Corps. Source: NARA, 111-ADC-3950.
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