Ghost Battalion

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The "Ghost Battalion," known as the 49th Engineer Combat Battalion, played a crucial yet overlooked role in WWII, landing on Utah Beach on D-day. Their mission involved clearing obstacles, constructing bridges, and rescuing trapped Airborne soldiers. The narrative follows their involvement in significant campaigns such as the Battle of the Bulge and the Huertgen Forest, providing a detailed historical account based on unit journals, battle reports, and visual documentation. This work sheds light on the unit's contributions and sacrifices during the war.