The Allied forces prepare themselves to attack the German troops by creating a smoke screen. Airplanes drop parachutists

In the spring of 1945, a massive smoke screen covered the northern battlefield, concealing the Allied forces' preparations for a major offensive. The British and American armies aimed to cross the Rhine, while the Canadian army planned to push north to isolate German troops in the Netherlands. The attack began early in the morning, with the German staff initially holding back their reserves for a potential air assault. However, the Allies anticipated this and scheduled their air attack for later, achieving complete surprise.

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