JOURNAL ARTICLE

DRESSED TO THE NINES ON THE RHINE.

  • Published In: History of War, 2026, n. 155. P. 10 1 of 2

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the events surrounding Operation Plunder, which took place on the night of 23/24 March 1945, during World War II. It describes a British DUKW amphibious vehicle crew, including a soldier in a top hat, positioned east of the Rhine River, likely involved in the operation that aimed to breach German defenses. The article notes that after initial bombardments, amphibious forces successfully crossed the Rhine at multiple locations, supported by the First Allied Airborne Army's Operation Varsity, which further disrupted German communications. Additionally, it references a diary entry by Joseph Goebbels, highlighting the critical situation faced by German forces in the West. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2026/02, Issue 155, p10
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:191100373
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