Geilenkirchen, 1944
In support of the US Army, the 5th Dorsetshire Regiment attacked successfully and with few casualties a suburb of the town. Following through the next day, with their armour bogged down, they were trapped by Panzer Grenadiers and artillery. Pinned down through that day and over night they held the wood for relief troops to push the Germans back. The Divisional Commander named the area "Dorset Wood".
