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The Allies desperately needed permanent docks and ways to land major supplies. By a week after D-Day the beaches were swamped with tons of supplies and vehicles being landed. Even their Mulberry harbours were unable to cope, then there was a huge storm in late June which severely damaged these Mulberry's. Capturing large ports in Belgium and Holland was the only answer.
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What is the Scheldt WW11?
The Scheldt is a major river in Europe. The Belgian port of Antwerp is on the Scheldt, about 80 miles upriver from where it flows into the sea. After the D-Day landings, the Allies had to have a major port, and as soon as possible, in order to bring in enough supplies to support the drive into Germany. This meant Antwerp, or possibly Rotterdam. Either of those ports were in the British area and would have to be taken by British troops. The British finally did take Antwerp in September 1944, but took another two months to clear the banks of the Scheldt of Germans, so Allied ships could actually reach Antwerp.
When was Western Scheldt Tunnel created?
Western Scheldt Tunnel was created in 2003.
When did Battle of the Scheldt happen?
Battle of the Afsluitdijk happened on 1940-05-12.
What S is the main river of Belgium?
The Scheldt.
What is a port in North Belgium on the River Scheldt?
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What was the battle of scheldt?
It was a battle between 5 gay guys
Who fought in the battle of scheldt?
Canada, Poland, Britain and Germany
How many rivers are there in belgium?
Meuse Rhine Scheldt Seine Yser
Names of Belgian rivers?
Meuse Rhine Scheldt Seine Yser
What is the plural of estuary?
The plural form of estuary is estuaries.
What impact does the removal of an estuary have on surrounding areas?
It is not the estuary that is removed , but sediment around the estuary that is removed , reducing the nutrients that the estuary is getting.
What is the name of the estuary in Ireland?
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