"Operation Plunder" was a military operation conducted by the Allied forces during World War II. It took place in April 1945 and aimed to capture the Rhine River crossings in Germany. This operation was part of the larger Western Allied invasion of Germany and involved significant troop movements and artillery support. The operation was executed by the British 2nd Army and included a series of assaults across the Rhine at various points. Successful execution of Operation Plunder allowed the Allies to establish a foothold in Germany, facilitating further advances into the heart of the country and contributing to the eventual defeat of the Nazi regime.