Operation Market Garden was a military operation during World War II, launched by the Allies in September 1944. Its main goal was to secure key bridges in the Netherlands, allowing Allied forces to advance into Germany. The operation combined airborne and ground forces, with paratroopers dropped to capture bridges while ground troops moved to link up with them. The operation faced significant challenges, including strong German defenses and poor weather conditions. Ultimately, Operation Market Garden was only partially successful, leading to heavy casualties and delaying the Allied advance. It remains one of the largest airborne operations in history.