What was Ridgway's involvement in Operation Varsity?
He led the operation
He planned the operation
He defended against the operation
He opposed the operation
Answer
He led the operation as commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps. This operation was a large airborne invasion of Germany that took place on March 24, 1945. It was the largest airborne operation ever carried out by the United States Army. The operation was a success, and helped to secure the Allied victory in Europe.
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