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The narrative focuses on the Allied operation in September 1944 aimed at capturing a crucial Rhine crossing to hasten the end of World War II. Despite the extensive use of airborne troops and coordinated ground forces, the mission ended in failure, prolonging the conflict into 1945. This account delves into the strategic miscalculations and challenges faced during this pivotal moment in history, highlighting the complexities of warfare and the resilience of the soldiers involved.
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Operation Market Garden, John Buckley, Peter Preston-Hough
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Operation Market Garden
- Subtitle
- The Campaign for the Low Countries, Autumn 1944: Seventy Years on
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Buckley, Peter Preston-Hough
- Publisher
- Helion & Company
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 312
- ISBN13
- 9781910777152
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The narrative focuses on the Allied operation in September 1944 aimed at capturing a crucial Rhine crossing to hasten the end of World War II. Despite the extensive use of airborne troops and coordinated ground forces, the mission ended in failure, prolonging the conflict into 1945. This account delves into the strategic miscalculations and challenges faced during this pivotal moment in history, highlighting the complexities of warfare and the resilience of the soldiers involved.