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Report On Operation Veritable, 08 February - 10 March 1945, Part 6

The document appears to contain maps and diagrams related to military operations. It includes diagrams showing objectives, boundaries and routes. It also contains diagrams related to flooding of areas from breached dykes along the Rhine river.

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Report On Operation Veritable, 08 February - 10 March 1945, Part 6

The document appears to contain maps and diagrams related to military operations. It includes diagrams showing objectives, boundaries and routes. It also contains diagrams related to flooding of areas from breached dykes along the Rhine river.

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