Operation Varsity

Operation Varsity was a major World War II airborne assault launched on March 24, 1945, involving the coordinated dropping of thousands of paratroopers and troops from aircraft over the Rhine River in Germany. Its objective was to surprise and secure key crossings to support advancing ground armies, helping to break German resistance. It was notable for being the largest airborne operation in history conducted on a single day and played a crucial role in the Allied push into central Germany, accelerating the end of the war in Europe.