Oh MAN. About time The Scheldt got more attention. A grim campaign to open up Antwerp. Always lost in Market Garden's shadow.
(Even at the time. Admiral Ramsay had to go over Monty's head to Eisenhower and complain that the Canadians were being abandoned)
(Even at the time. Admiral Ramsay had to go over Monty's head to Eisenhower and complain that the Canadians were being abandoned)
https://twitter.com/pvalstar/status/1328637921142984705
You can probably imagine how well Monty reacted to that. But Monty was utterly focused on Market Garden (somewhat understandably) and hadn't spotted how dire the supply situation was.
Luckily Ramsay, the greatest logistician of WW2, did. And realised someone needed to step in.
Luckily Ramsay, the greatest logistician of WW2, did. And realised someone needed to step in.
Eisenhower too realised the danger once it was highlighted, and ordered Monty to divert some focus.
To say Ramsay was off of Monty's Xmas card list after that would be something of an understatement.
To say Ramsay was off of Monty's Xmas card list after that would be something of an understatement.
The area is worth a visit if you get a chance on a tour today.
The flat, flooded terrain is pretty sobering. The thought of amphibiously land there and having to fight entrenched German positions is beyond frightening.
The men who fought there deserve a greater place in memory.
The flat, flooded terrain is pretty sobering. The thought of amphibiously land there and having to fight entrenched German positions is beyond frightening.
The men who fought there deserve a greater place in memory.
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