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Originally Posted by Abbott Shaull
The plan would of worked much better if one would of cut it down and executed in three separate segments. The Allied Airborne Army would of been put to better use with smaller hops instead of trying to capture and enemy held route deep towards the Rhine.
The one thing to remember it was success overall but at a very high cost. Much like Malta was success for the Germany but at a very high cost.
Also it delayed other operation for clearing ports that were needed.
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One thing that is often forgotten is that in the months leading up to September a number of these smaller operations had been conceived and abandoned as the ground troops reached the drop zones before the airborne could be deployed!
The biggest problem with Market Garden (in hindsight) is that it is an all or nothing affair, without reaching Arnhem it gives you no advantage. What is so frustrating is how close it comes and how many little things conspire against success.