Battle of Arnhem - Wikipedia
The Battle of Arnhem was fought during the Second World War, as part of the Allied Operation Market Garden. It took place around the Dutch city of Arnhem and vicinity from 17 to 26 September 1944. The Allies had swept through France and Belgium in August 1944, after the Battle of Normandy.
What went wrong at the Battle of Arnhem? - Imperial War …
On the 17 September 1944, 10,000 paratroopers of the British 1st Airborne Division landed near the town of Arnhem. Their objective was to capture a vital road bridge deep behind German enemy lines and await relief in two day's time from XXX Corps.
The Battle of Arnhem (Operation Market Garden) - BBC
2011年2月17日 · Dropping by parachute and in gliders these divisions would land near the Dutch towns of Eindhoven, Nijmegen and Arnhem, to take the eight key bridges. The planners called this an 'airborne...
Allies begin retreat after massive losses in Operation Market …
2009年11月5日 · On September 24, 1944, Allies begin their retreat from the Dutch town of Arnhem after Operation Market Garden, a plan to seize bridges there, fails, and thousands of British and Polish...
Battle of Arnhem | Operation Market Garden
The Battle of Arnhem was a major battle of the Second World War at the vanguard of the Allied Operation Market Garden. It was fought in and around the Dutch towns of Arnhem, Oosterbeek, Wolfheze, Driel, and the surrounding countryside from 17–26 September 1944.
Both never-theless apply to Operation Market Garden, the disastrous September 1944 British, American, and Polish attempt to use airborne troops to seize bridges over the Maas, Waal, and Lower Rhine Rivers in eastern Holland, well behind German lines.
Battle of Arnhem
The Battle for Arnhem, which was battled out on the banks of the Rhine in 1944, was part of Operation Market Garden. It was the code name for a large offensive which aimed to advance from liberated Belgium straight to the middle of the Netherlands and then turn off …
Understanding the Battle of Arnhem: A Strategic Overview
2024年4月6日 · The Battle of Arnhem remains a pivotal moment in World War II, symbolizing both the ambition of Allied forces and the resilience of German defenses. Its complexities encapsulate the challenges of warfare and the profound human experiences during this tumultuous period.
Arnhem WW2 80th anniversary - CWGC
The Battle of Arnhem Operation Market Garden was the largest airborne assault in history and one of the most ambitious Allied operations of the Second World War. 80 years later we tell the story of the men who fought and died for ‘a bridge too far’.
Operation Market Garden casualties - CWGC
With most of the airborne soldiers fighting on the outskirts of Arnhem, those at the bridge fought a desperate battle of survival. Despite their radio’s failing, the men of the 2nd Battalion soon realised they were cut off from their comrades.