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During Operation Veritable, the battle for the Rhineland, the First Canadian Army controlled how many British divisions?

  • Four

  • Six

  • Nine

  • Twelve

Answer

The First Canadian Army controlled nine British divisions during Operation Veritable. This large number of British divisions under Canadian command reflected the close cooperation and trust between the British and Canadian forces during World War II. The Canadian commander, General Harry Crerar, had a reputation for effective leadership and had previously commanded British troops during the Dieppe Raid in 1942.
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