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Operation Varsity: The British and Canadian Airborne Crossing of the Rhine (Battleground The Rhine Crossing),Used
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In Spring 1945 the outcome of the war was ritually certain but the mighty River Rhine still stood in the way of the Allies. Eisenhowers strategy was to guarantee a crossing in the Ruhr area by allocating the main effort to Montgomerys 21st Army Group. Montys task was to envelope and take out the last German war production and open the way onto the North German Plain.On the morning of 24 March 1945 the Normandy veterans of 6th British Airborne Division were to land just three to six miles in front of XII Corps, within supporting distance of their artillery, with the aim of linking up with the ground forces on day one. First in were the two parachute brigades, who benefited from the numbing effect of the Allied bombardment but by the time 6th Airlanding Brigade came in aboard their gliders, the German antiaircraft gunners were recovering and, on the DZs, resisting and even counterattacking the British and Canadian paratroopers.Casualties were heavy, not least because the Airlanding Brigade were gliding in amidst an Armoured kampfgruppe. Despite their presence, the glider infantry of the Ox and Bucks and the Ulster Rifles took their bridges and the Devons fought a desperate battle for the key village of Hammelkeln.By evening, despite heavy losses, General Bolss 6th Airborne Division had linkedup with XII Corps, the airborne objectives had been taken and the gateway onto the North German Plain and final victory was open.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Operation Varsity'? A: 'Operation Varsity' details the British and Canadian airborne crossing of the Rhine during World War II, specifically the events of March 24, 1945.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Tim Saunders.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Operation Varsity' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 192 pages.
- Q: When was 'Operation Varsity' published? A: 'Operation Varsity' was published on July 15, 2008.
- Q: Is this book illustrated? A: Yes, 'Operation Varsity' is an illustrated edition.
- Q: What historical period does this book cover? A: The book covers events from World War II, specifically the Allied operations in 1945.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include military strategy, the challenges of airborne operations, and the experiences of soldiers during the Rhine crossing.
- Q: Can this book be useful for academic study? A: Yes, 'Operation Varsity' can be a valuable resource for those studying military history and World War II operations.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other World War II literature? A: The book focuses specifically on the airborne operations of the British and Canadian forces during the Rhine crossing, providing detailed accounts and insights into this specific event.