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Vol. XXV No. 14 … Airborne Avalanche : Down on the Inner Fortress ……. The Cover : Thousands of Allied paratroopers dropped east of the Rhine last week in the greatest airborne operation in history. They struck in front of the assault forces swarming over the river in landing craft to crack the crust of German resistance in the west. This picture was taken during preparations. (See Fighting Fronts) AP Photo