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Did the Allies consider landing craft on the Rhine?

The idea was considered, but no details of a specific plan or operation are given.

Allied StrategyLanding CraftRhine RiverRiverine WarfareWorld War II
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Question

Did the Allies consider using landing craft up the Rhine to reach German positions from the rear?

Short answer

Yes, but the lecture gives no details about a particular plan or operation.

Notes

Allied forces did consider sending landing craft up the Rhine to reach positions from the rear. No operational name, date, craft type, or outcome is supplied, so the brief answer establishes consideration rather than execution. The proposal extends possible landing-craft employment beyond the familiar ship-to-beach role.