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Operation Amherst
Part of the Western Front of 1944-45 in the European theatre of World War II

Monument in Assen, the Netherlands
Date7–8 April 1945
Location
Drenthe, Netherlands
Result Allied victory
Belligerents
Operation Amherst France
Operation Amherst United Kingdom
Operation Amherst Netherlands
Operation Amherst Canada
Operation Amherst Germany
Commanders and leaders
Operation Amherst Mike Calvert
Operation Amherst Pierre Sicaud
Strength

Operation Amherst Special Air Service

  • 3 SAS (French)
  • 4 SAS (French)
Operation Amherst 8th Reconnaissance Regiment
Elements of the 25th Army
Casualties and losses
34 killed
60 wounded
69 captured[1]
300 killed or wounded
187 captured[2]

Operation Amherst was a Free French and British attack designed to capture intact Dutch canals, bridges and airfields during World War II. It was led by Brigadier Mike Calvert of Chindit fame.

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