Battle for the Kapelsche Veer
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Battle for the Kapelsche Veer
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The Battle for the Kapelsche Veer, also known as Operation Elephant took place between 26–31 January 1945. It was fought between the German Wehrmacht and allied troops at the Kapelsche Veer – a ferry crossing of the River Meuse near the village of Capelle in the province North Brabant of the Netherlands. The Wehrmacht had occupied the Netherlands since May 1940, having conquered the country during the Battle of France. As a result of the battle, both countries had casualties of over 1,000 men.
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WWII battle where Allied forces defeated Nazi German forces in North Brabant, Netherlands
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_for_the_Kapelsche_Veer
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2024-03-22T17:48:36Z
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