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    Introduction September 17, 1944, Allied forces commenced the largest airborne operation, code name Operation Market-Garden, which took place in Holland in order to make way for Allied forces, both ground and air to advance through Holland into Germany. The scheme of the operation was an idea by Field Marshall Sir Bernard Montgomery, which he had convinced the Supreme Allied Commander, General Dwight Eisenhower in approving Operation Market-Garden, which called for a direct thrust towards the Rhine and Ruhr Valley utilizing large numbers of airborne paratroopers. This operation was against the Germans, which the Allied forces thought the Germans were retreating due to the movement of Allied forces at a quick pace from Belgium into Holland. Although,…

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    During World War II an operation was set forth to claim and establish the northern end of the pincer to allow movement of Allied forces deeper into Germany lines. The goal was to move from Belgium to the north, through the Netherlands, puncture through the Rhine, and reorganize north of the Dutch and German border. This famous operation was set in motion by the United Kingdom’s own Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, and was given the name Operation Market Garden. Alongside Field Marshal…

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    Introduction The origin of operation Market Garden laid in the overwhelming success of Operation Overlord, in June of 1944. This operation, which included the Battle of Arnhem, not long after the D-day landings, became one of the largest Airborne battles in history. Other than operation Overlord, it was the only other operation by the allies to use airborne forces as a strategic role in the European front. The operation had a massive engagement. The main two combatants in this operations…

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    The battle of Arnhem was part of one of the most audacious operations in all of World War II. It consisted of the largest airborne drop conducted to date as well as an armored ground movement in what was codenamed “Market-Garden.” The operation failed with the bridge in Arnhem. There were several factors that lead to this failure, specifically not having all the characteristics of the offense. The plan had both surprise and audacity, however it failed to have the tempo and concentration…

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    They vigorously trained and began learning the basic infantry skills along with jumping with parachutes. Upon completion of basic training, the troops are sent to England. Several significant battles occurred during the three year deployment of the paratroopers of the 101st including the D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. After D-Day, the troops sent into Operation Market-Garden in Holland and then to Berlin to hold the front line which becomes known at the Battle of the Bulge. They…

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    things happen that completely change the outcome of the war and who is in favor to win. A few of those key battles I will be focusing on are D-day in Normandy, Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge. The men who are in charge of these countries in the middle of the war are also huge players in how this war can tip. So I think during these years it’s important to look at the allied forces meeting in Yalta and Hitler’s death. His death would later lead to Germany’s surrender and to…

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    Arnhem was as the days wore on (Builder et al, 1993). When XXX Corps began their drive north at mid-afternoon Horrocks believed the lead elements would reach Eindhoven, 13 miles north, within two or three hours. The advance did not go as planned and after three hours they had only gone seven miles. Four German battalions ambushed the Guards Armored shortly after starting their advance. With no ability to maneuver, the Guards Armored forces had to slowly fight their way north. They reached…

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    Operations Plan Farm Plan: TULIP Community Garden has a total of 1-acres of land in Tuskegee, AL. 11 acres is currently not in use located behind the current acre of land in production. The owner of this unused land has agreed to charge $1 per acre annually. Preparation of the additional land would have to begin immediately to have a timely harvest in August. The new land will be developed similar to the current acre in 50’ wide by 80’ long sections, providing 8 beds per section for field…

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    did not use any pesticides or herbicides they do not contribute to air pollution. Also it keeps all those harsh chemicals off your plate unlike buying them from the super market. Organic farming reduces pollution, conserve water, reduce soil erosion, and use less energy. Harvey Ussery, a farmer and farming website coordinator, points out, “The cheap food that our government has pushed so hard to achieve, however, is cheap only insofar as we ignore some of the true costs involved; costs such as…

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