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Today in History – October 8

1918 – World War I: In the Argonne Forest in France, United States Corporal Alvin C. York leads an attack that kills 25 German soldiers and captures 132.

Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial

1944 – World War II: The Battle of Crucifix Hill occurs on Crucifix Hill just outside Aachen.

Battle of Crucifix Hill