However they were held up north of the city until 9 July, when an intense bombing campaign during Operation Charnwood destroyed much of the city but allowed the Allies to seize its western quarters, a month later than Field Marshal Montgomery's original plan.
When an intense bombing campaign during Operation Charnwood destroyed much of the city. This was what they were held up north of the city until 9 July. However they were allowed the Allies. This was a month later than Field Marshal Montgomery's original plan. This was to seize its western quarters.