January 16th, 1945
On January 16, 1945, during World War II, the 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division, which included the 52nd Highland Light Infantry, and the 1st Commando Brigade were involved in military operations as part of the Western Allied push into Germany.
One of the actions they undertook was the assault on the town of Heinsberg in Germany. This was part of the broader Western Allied advance against Nazi Germany in the later stages of the war.
The crossing of the Rhine River and the subsequent offensive into Germany were key operations that played a role in the eventual defeat of the German forces and the conclusion of the war in Europe.
These actions in early 1945 were part of the broader efforts to liberate occupied territories and bring about the end of the war. The participation of units like the 52nd Highland Light Infantry and the 1st Commando Brigade contributed to the Allied victory in Europe.
