Even without plans, the Allies crashed a bunch of gliders and the Germans unexpectedly had tanks positioned in the area. (Glider tow pilots generally did not u

Even without plans, the Allies crashed a bunch of gliders and the Germans unexpectedly had tanks positioned in the area. (Glider tow pilots generally did not use the correct air speeds when avoiding flak and enemy fighters, resulting in horrific losses. Often soldiers would jump, and the high airspeeds would instantly rip off their parachutes and equipment.) The Germans in WW2 were not an army you wanted to fight with on equal terms.