Codename for the ad hoc defense of Helmond against a major German counter-attack by the 9. Panzer-Division and the 15. Panzergrenadier-Division. The Taskforce, consisting of four parts, was named Knightsforce and had the assignment: Knightsforce will defend Helmond. The unit was active from October 29 to November 7, 1944.
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