Historical Events tagged with "walcheren"
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Military & Warfare
British Army Units Land at Walcheren
November 1st, 1944 80 years ago
British Army units made a significant landing at Walcheren to capture strategic locations. This operation was critical for the Allies as it aimed to secure the Scheldt estuary for open supply routes to Antwerp. The landing involved extensive planning, coordinating naval, air, and ground forces. Key objectives included eliminating German resistance to facilitate quicker access for Allied forces in Western Europe.
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