The Allied offensive in the Rhine region is also known as Operatie Veritable. The inhabitants of the villages in the area of the planned offensive were evacuated months in advance. The villages in the Ooijpolder and Düffel and the villages of Groesbeek, Breedeweg and De Horst appeared to be deserted. The soldiers were aware of the importance of this offensive. They shared their thoughts about the fact that the offensive could deal a final blow to Nazi Germany with their home front. For some soldiers, this was to be their last letter.
The commemoration was made possible by the Provincie Gelderland, the Gemeente Berg en Dal and the Interreg programme Germany-Nederland and its programme partners and co-financed by the European Union.
Source: Press release Groesbeek Airborne Vrienden
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