Historical Events tagged with "maas and rhine"
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Operation Veritable Commences in Europe
British and Canadian forces began Operation Veritable, aimed at advancing into the German-occupied territories between the Maas and Rhine rivers. The operation was part of a wider Allied strategy to penetrate the German defenses and secure vital territory in the Netherlands during World War II. Starting from the area of Nijmegen, it involved extensive artillery bombardments and coordinated infantry attacks. The objective was not only to capture land but also to pave the way for further offensives in the spring of that year, crucial for the Allied push towards Germany.
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