Operation Amherst
Operation Amherst was a Free French and British attack designed to capture intact Dutch canals, bridges and airfields during World War II. It was led by Brigadier Mike Calvert of Chindit fame.
| Operation Amherst | |||||||
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| Part of the Western Front of 1944-45 in the European theatre of World War II | |||||||
Monument in Assen, the Netherlands | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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France United Kingdom Netherlands Canada | Germany | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Mike Calvert Pierre Sicaud | |||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 8th Reconnaissance Regiment | Elements of the 25th Army | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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34 killed 60 wounded 69 captured |
300 killed or wounded 187 captured | ||||||
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