Presentations

Monday

Operation Varsity was in March of '45 and was the Allied plan to get the army over the Rhine River. It was the airborne phase of OPERATION PLUNDER. It was considered the most successful airborne op of the war. In addition, it is the most concentrated drop in history and the largest single airborne drop. It was the only time Germany was invaded by air.

Wednesday

The Battle of Budapest was between the Soviets and the Germans. The 1st week consisted of uncoordinated attacks from all directions. It was part of Operation Margarethe and was the bloodiest since Stalingrad. Soviets sustained from 100,000-160,000 casualties.