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

Low water levels after recent dry weather are preventing cargo vessels from sailing fully loaded on the Rhine river in Germany with surcharges added to the usual freight rates, commodity traders said ...

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Most river ships on the Rhine have three accommodation decks and hold between 130 and 200 passengers. On the lowest level, rooms have high fixed windows. Moving up, cabins and suites have French ...