Operation Market Garden

Operation Market Garden was a World War II military campaign initiated by the Allies in September 1944, aimed at securing a quick route into Germany. It involved a combined airborne operation (Market) to capture key bridges and a ground offensive (Garden) to push forces through the Netherlands. The objective was to outflank German defenses and end the war swiftly. Ultimately, the operation faced strong German resistance and logistical challenges, resulting in failure to achieve its goals, leading to a prolonged conflict in the region. It remains one of the largest airborne operations in history.