Which invasion did Ridgway command the XVIII Airborne Corps in?
Invasion of Poland
Invasion of Normandy
Invasion of Sicily
Western Allied invasion of Germany
Answer
In 1944, Ridgway commanded the XVIII Airborne Corps in the Western Allied invasion of Germany. His corps landed on Utah Beach on D-Day and fought in the Battle of Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Rhineland campaign. Ridgway was a skilled commander who led his troops with courage and determination. He was a key figure in the Allied victory in Europe.
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