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VE Day: Operation VARSITY (Part 3)

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

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The Perils of Airborne Landings: Gliders vs. Parachutes

This chapter examines the difficulties encountered by airborne divisions during Operation Varsity, focusing on the perilous use of gliders for troop landings. It highlights the significant casualties and risks of landing on flat targets in daylight, while also foreshadowing future advancements in troop deployment methods.

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