It took actions like those of squad leader Jonah Edward Kelley, who singlehandedly destroyed several machine-gun emplacements, to push the attack.
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While it may be questionable that the Germans had enough strength to push the attack west of Simmerath and Kesternich, all plans were off as the American attack hit the German lines on December 13.
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The attack by the 78th Division interrupted Hitler's plans for the north (right) shoulder of the Bulge (Battle of the Ardennes).
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As a result, the northern pivot-point of the German offensive was pushed from Simmerath to south of Monschau.
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