World War II - Operation Queen
Time: Saturday Dec 16, 1944
Place: Rur valley, Germany
Details: Western Allies slowly pushed into Germany, but failed to cross the Ruhr river in a large offensive (Operation Queen). The offensive took place from 16 November to 16 December.
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