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Veghel, Holland 1944-09-22 (25 others)

Overview:

The 101st Airborne Division had managed to capture all the canal bridges between Grave and Eindhoven. This opened the path for the British XXX Corps to reach Arnhem. Model prepared to retake the territory held by the Paratroopers. The small town of Veghel was the focal point of the only significant German effort to sever Hell’s Highway. On the morning of the 22nd September, a reinforced Kampfgruppe attacked Veghel from the east. The only unit in Veghel was the 2nd Battalion, 501st Parachute Regiment reinforced by a number of stranded British units. Using Dutch Resistance information, General Taylor ordered the 506 Para Rgt and the 327th Glider Rgt to move towards Veghel.

Defender: American / British (2nd Batt, 501st PIR and British XXX Corps and 506th PIR and McAuliffe HQ, and 327th Glider Regiment)  

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