• The Orscholz Switch (German: Orscholzriegel), or Siegfried Switch, was a military defensive "switch" position and part of the Siegfried Line (Westwall)...
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    Besseringen B-Werk, museum in a preserved bunker complex Orscholz Switch (aka Siegfried Switch), part of Siegfried Line and scene of heavy fighting between...
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  • units) Various covered positions and MG emplacements reinforced at the Orscholz Switch Diverse visible remains of five rows of dragon's teeth west of Aachen...
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    is a permanent exhibition of the fighting at the Orscholz Switch (also known as the Siegfried Switch) as well as the consequence for the civilian population...
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    On 20 January, an unsuccessful battalion attack against Orscholz, eastern terminus of the switch position, cost the division most of two companies. In early...
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    On the 20th, an unsuccessful battalion attack against Orscholz, eastern terminus of the switch position, resulted in loss of most of two companies. In...
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