Contrary to the expectations of the Germans, the Allies did not decide to strike directly on Aachen, only to encircle and cut off city defenders.
The main blow was to face northeast to the town of Stolberg and the river Roer.
Some of the parts of the 1st Division cooperated with other units in the Huertgen area, while the rest remained in the south-east of the city.

WORKS:
A separate battle squad will hit Eilendorf, east of Aachen.
26 Inf. joins the 3 Tank Div. fighting group, in the direction of Stolberg - Roer.

