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Second World War: British troops began their withdrawal from the Battle of Arnhem in the Netherlands, ending the Allies' Operation Market Garden in defeat.
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1939–1945 global conflict
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Operation Berlin (Arnhem)
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Battle of Arnhem
Failed British airborne operation in Arnhem, Netherlands. Part of Operation Market Garden
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Allies of World War II
Victorious countries of WWII
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Operation Market Garden
1944 World War II military operation
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