A.B. Matthews
A.B. Matthews was a Major-General in the Canadian Army who commanded the 2nd Canadian Division during World War II, notably leading troops in the liberation of Groningen, Netherlands, in April 1945. His strategic decisions during the battle were credited with minimizing civilian casualties, reflecting his commitment to humanitarian principles in warfare.
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Major-General A.B. Matthews, in command of the 2nd Division, chose to refrain from using heavy artillery or air strikes.
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