Dudley, Wade G.Roberson, Parker Andrew2019-02-122020-01-232018-122018-11-30December 2http://hdl.handle.net/10342/7030This thesis analyzes the Allied campaign in Europe from the D-Day landings to the crossing of the Rhine to argue that, had American and British forces given the port of Antwerp priority over Operation Market Garden, the war may have ended sooner. This study analyzes the logistical system and the strategic decisions of the Allied forces in order to explore the possibility of a shortened European campaign. Three overall ideas are covered: logistics and the broad-front strategy, the importance of ports to military campaigns, and the consequences of the decisions of the Allied commanders at Antwerp. The analysis of these points will enforce the theory that, had Antwerp been given priority, the war in Europe may have ended sooner.application/pdfenEuropean TheaterMilitary LogisticsWorld War, 1939-1945--CampaignsStrategyLogisticsAntwerp, Battle of, Antwerp, Belgium, 1944World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--France--NormandyArnhem, Battle of, Arnhem, Netherlands, 1944Master's Thesis2019-01-08