What Happened When Patton Sent Task Force Baum Deep Behind German Lines
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In March 1945, General George S. Patton ordered a small armored force 50 miles behind German lines on one of the most controversial missions of WWII — Task Force Baum. Officially, the goal was to liberate American POWs at Oflag XIII-B near Hammelburg. Unofficially, many believe Patton was after one man: his own son-in-law, Lt. Col. John Waters.
Led by 24-year-old Captain Abraham Baum, the task force fought through German-held towns with no air or ground support, reached the camp, and briefly freed the prisoners — before being surrounded and annihilated. 32 killed, every vehicle lost, dozens captured, including Baum himself.
Eisenhower was furious. Patton defended his decision to his dying day. This is the story of Task Force Baum — one of the most reckless and personal missions of the entire war.
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What Happened When Patton Sent Task Force Baum Deep Behind German Lines
BunkerfilesTv
4,231 views
In March 1945, General George S. Patton ordered a small armored force 50 miles behind German lines on one of the most controversial missions of WWII — Task Force Baum. Officially, the goal was to liberate American POWs at Oflag XIII-B near Hammelburg. Unofficially, many believe Patton was after one man: his own son-in-law, Lt. Col. John Waters.
Led by 24-year-old Captain Abraham Baum, the task force fought through German-held towns with no air or ground support, reached the camp, and briefly freed the prisoners — before being surrounded and annihilated. 32 killed, every vehicle lost, dozens captured, including Baum himself.
Eisenhower was furious. Patton defended his decision to his dying day. This is the story of Task Force Baum — one of the most reckless and personal missions of the entire war.