Rhineland Campaign

The Rhineland Campaign was a series of military operations by Allied forces during World War II aimed at reclaiming the Rhineland region in western Germany from German control. It took place from 1944 to 1945, involving a combination of land, air, and river operations. The campaign was crucial because the Rhineland was a strategic industrial area and a key defensive line. Its successful capture helped weaken Germany’s ability to resist Allied advances and paved the way for the final push into Germany, ultimately contributing to the defeat of Nazi forces in Europe.