Rothe Erde in North Rhine-Westphalia
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Battle of Aachen

The Battle of Aachen was a major conflict of the Second World War, fought by American and German forces in and around Aachen, Germany, between 2–21 October 1944. The city had been incorporated into the Siegfried Line, the main defensive network on Germany's western border; the Allies had hoped to capture it quickly and advance into the industrialized Ruhr Basin.

Located at 50.7667, 6.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1944, Battles of World War II involving the United States, Allied advance from Paris to the Rhine

Bundesautobahn 544

Bundesautobahn 544 is a motorway in the city of Aachen in western Germany.

Located at 50.7803, 6.10833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Autobahns in Germany, Roads in North Rhine-Westphalia

Burtscheid

Burtscheid is a town in western Germany, near Aachen. It was founded in 997 AD and was an independent town till 1897. From 1816 it was administrative capital of the district of Aachen. In 1897 Burtscheid became part of the city of Aachen. It is part of the Aachen-Mitte Stadtbezirk. Inhabited since ancient times by Celts and Romans, who were attracted by the presence of hot springs. Burtscheid Abbey was founded here in 997 by emperor Otto III, and finished in 1016-1018.

Located at 50.7656, 6.11222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Aachen

Battle of Crucifix Hill

The Battle of Crucifix Hill was a World War II battle that took place on 8 October 1944, on Crucifix Hill (Haarberg), next to the village of Haaren in Germany and was a part of the U.S. 1st Division's campaign to seize Aachen, Germany. The Battle of Aachen was part of the Drive to the Siegfried Line. The hill was named after a large crucifix mounted on the top of the hill.

Located at 50.7993, 6.13942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1944, Battles involving the United States, Allied advance from Paris to the Rhine, Battles of World War II involving Germany

Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst

The Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst is a museum of modern art in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in a former industrial building that was once an umbrella factory (Schirmfabrik Brauer), designed in Bauhaus style and built in 1928. The museum contains exemplary major works of American pop art and photorealism. It also displays the development of European art from the early 1960s to the present day.

Located at 50.781, 6.102 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1928, Art museums and galleries in Germany, Modern art museums, Museums in North Rhine-Westphalia, Aachen

Aachen-Rothe Erde station

Aachen-Rothe Erde station is a station in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia on the Cologne–Aachen high-speed railway . It is located in the eastern Aachen district of Rothe Erde near the districts of Frankenberg, Forst and Ostviertel.

Located at 50.7701, 6.11646 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in North Rhine-Westphalia, Aachen

Waggonfabrik Talbot

Waggonfabrik Talbot was a rolling stock manufacturer founded in Aachen, Germany in 1838. The company was an early pioneer of self discharging freight wagons, and in the latter part of the twentieth century a major supplier to the Dutch State Railways (Nederlandse Spoorwegen). In the 1990s the company developed the Talent passenger train, and was acquired by Bombardier Inc.. As of 2011 company is part of Bombardier GmbH. , and manufacturers passenger rolling stock.

Located at 50.7858, 6.11072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Aachen, Waggonfabrik Talbot, Companies established in 1838, Bombardier acquisitions

Eilendorf station

Eilendorf station is a station in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia on the Cologne–Aachen high-speed railway. It is located in the eastern Aachen district of Eilendorf near the districts of Brand, Rothe Erde and Verlautenheide.

Located at 50.7857, 6.15487 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in North Rhine-Westphalia, Aachen