45th Infantry Division takes Nuremberg, Germany; April 19, 1945

180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division and supporting units attack the city of Nuremberg (Nürnberg), Bavaria / Bayern, Germany in April 19, 1945. The fall of Nuremberg was significant as the city was in important role in NSDAP lore; the famous “Reichsparteitage“ (Reich Party Days) rallies were held there between 1927 and 1939. Source: NARA, 111-ADC-4050 #11tharmoreddivision #ww2 #nuremberg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GI Stories on Instagram: GI Stories on Facebook: Support GI Stories: