Rain in past few days has raised Rhine river water levels in Germany, with vessels able to carry more cargo although most are ...

One of the continent’s most culturally and historically significant rivers, the Rhine offers a glimpse into Central and ...

In March 1945 the Rhine River was the last great barrier to the heart of Germany. General George S. Patton of US 3rd Army and Field Marshall Bernard L. Montgomery were both desperate to cross the ...

The March 1945 crossings, by Patton and Montgomery's forces, gave the Allies beachheads with which to invade Germany.

HAMBURG, April 10 (Reuters) - Freight shipping costs on the Rhine river in Germany surged this week as water levels fell further, compelling vessels to sail less than half full, commodity traders ...

A highlight of the event was the crossing of the Rhine by a DUKW amphibious transport vehicle, symbolizing the daring river operations that enabled U.S. forces to advance deeper into enemy territory.