[SAMWolf]

One of the "What if's " of history. A little more pushing along the coast and maybe Market-Garden would have been unnecessary.

[alfa6]

Patton wanted all of the supplies given to 3rd Army so he could make a thrust into Germany via the southern route. The problem with both Patton's and Monty's plans was who is going to watch the flanks. It is one thing to extend out a few miles but several hundred. One of the follys of the M-G approach was amply illustrated in todays thread. Look how easy it was for the Germans to cut the road.

Oh well, a lot of what ifs, eh

Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[PAR35]

A little more pushing along the coast and maybe Market-Garden would have been unnecessary.

It was always unnecessary as executed.