_601 Rhine "In late March 1945 the Allies crossed the River Rhine. Highland regiments, including the Camerons, Gordons, and Seaforths, crossed on boats, facing machine-gun fire from the Germans. After successfully reaching the eastern bank of the river, the Seaforths advanced to the small village of Groin. The Seaforths captured Groin at night. The action at Groin was described by Lieutenant Borthwick (who took part in the attack) as \u2018the hardest village fight the Battalion ever fought\u2019." Action TEXT "In late March 1945 the Allies crossed the River Rhine. Highland regiments, including the Camerons, Gordons, and Seaforths, crossed on boats, facing machine-gun fire from the Germans. After successfully reaching the eastern bank of the river, the Seaforths advanced to the small village of Groin. The Seaforths captured Groin at night. The action at Groin was described by Lieutenant Borthwick (who took part in the attack) as \u2018the hardest village fight the Battalion ever fought\u2019." "" Battle honours "" Battle honours "" Battle honours "The 7th Seaforth Highlanders escort German prisoners captured during the Rhine Crossing, March 1945." image/jpeg IWM (BU 2099) Image 51.77455805506825 6.420114960229428