Dutch South-Limburg was already liberated in September by the First United States Army, but the area above the Sittard - Geilenkirchen line was still in German hands.
Belanda Selatan-Limburg sudah dibebaskan pada bulan September oleh Angkatan Darat Pertama Amerika Serikat, tetapi daerah di atas garis Sittard - Geilenkirchen masih di kuasai Jerman.