Battle of Frankfurt

Battle of Frankfurt
Part of the Western Allied invasion of Germany, Advance to the Rhine in the Western Front of the European theatre of World War II

An aerial view of Frankfurt after the war.
Date26–29 March 1945
Location
Result American victory
Belligerents
 United States  Germany
Commanders and leaders
United States Stafford LeRoy Irwin
United States Robert W. Grow
Nazi Germany Albert Kesselring
Nazi Germany Erich Löffler
Units involved
5th Infantry Division
6th Armored Division
LXXX Corps
Strength
2 divisions 1-2 divisions (understrength)
Casualties and losses
unknown 24

The Battle of Frankfurt was a three-day battle for control of Frankfurt am Main during World War II. The 5th Infantry Division conducted the main attack while the 6th Armored Division provided support. The city was defended by the LXXX Corps of the Seventh Army.