Sixth United States Army Group
The 6th United States Army Group was an Allied army group that fought in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. Made up of field armies from both the United States Army and the French Army, it fought in France, Germany, Austria, and, briefly, Italy. Also referred to as the Southern Group of Armies, it was established in July 1944 and commanded throughout its duration by General Jacob L. Devers.
| Sixth United States Army Group | |
|---|---|
Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 1944–45 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Army group |
| Role | Army group headquarters |
| Size | c. 700,000 officers and men: Seventh US and First French Armies |
| Part of | Allied Expeditionary Force |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Jacob L. Devers |
In a lead role in Operation Undertone, its Seventh Army fought its way across the Rhine into Germany, captured Nuremberg and then Munich. Finally it crossed the Brenner Pass and made contact with the US Fifth Army at Vipiteno, Italy.
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