The Rhineland campaign, also known as the Rhineland Offensive, took place in the Rhineland region of western Germany during World War II. It involved Allied forces advancing into this strategically important area after the D-Day landings in 1944. The campaign aimed to secure the industrial heartland of Germany and facilitate further advances into the country. The offensive culminated in the capture of cities like Cologne and Bonn, significantly weakening German defenses.
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