In 1944 the Allies launched a very ambitious airborne and ground campaign into the Netherlands, codenamed Operation Market Garden. Who was in direct charge of the 1st British Airborne Division?
- Montgommery took personal control
- Gen. Horrocks
- Ltn. Gen. Boy Browning
- Maj. Gen. Urquhart
Answer
The correct answer is D) Maj. Gen. Urquhart.
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