He was replaced by General Henry G. Winkelman who decided that in the north the Grebbe Line would be the main defense line where the decisive battle was to be waged , partly because it would there be easier to break out with a counteroffensive if the conditions were favourable .
He was replaced by General Henry G. Winkelman who decided that in the north the Grebbe Line would be where the battle was to be fought , partly because it would be easier to counterattack .