Historical Events tagged with "Helmond"

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Military & Warfare

Allied Success in Operation Pheasant

November 4th, 1944 80 years ago

Operation Pheasant was an Allied offensive aimed at liberating North Brabant in the Netherlands. This operation, which involved significant ground and air assaults, was conducted primarily by British and Canadian forces. Over the course of a week, they successfully overcame German defenses and liberated towns such as Eindhoven and Helmond. The successful conclusion of this operation was crucial in securing a foothold for Allied forces in the Netherlands and disrupting German supply lines.

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