They are among the 50,000 soldiers in the area under V Corps.
On 20 March 2007 the 12th became a separate brigade under V Corps.
V Corps lost 456 officers and 8935 other ranks during this battle.
V Corps lost a further 323 officers and 8936 other ranks during the period 21-30 May.
To improve security, the division had been told by V Corps to increase patrols.
The division was then reassigned to V Corps for its next advance.
He became commander of V Corps on 17 July 1943.
V Corps was now in striking distance of the Rur and reached the river a day later.
Casualties for V Corps were estimated at 3,000 killed, wounded and missing.
Aviation units of V Corps and 7th Army also use the field.