Arnhem 1944 Battle Story

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Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2023-03-01
Publisher(s): The History Press
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Summary

When we think of Arnhem we think of a Bridge too Far and a sky full of parachutes dropping the Allies into the Netherlands.

Beyond these images, this was one of the most complex and strategically important operations of the war. Operation Market Garden was devised to give the Allies the opportunity to bypass the German Siegfried Line and attack the Ruhr. The British expected to sweep through and connect with the Arnhem force within a matter of days. However, things on the ground proved very different.

The troops met resistance from pockets of SS soldiers and soon were overwhelmed. The Arnhem contingent was cut-off from reinforcement and eventually forced to withdraw. The 1st Airborne Division lost three-quarters of its strength in the operation and did not see battle again. Through quotes and maps the text explores the unfolding action of the battle and puts the reader on the frontline. If you truly want to understand what happened and why – read Battle Story.

Author Biography

Chris Brown has designed and delivered numerous history and war studies courses for Edinburgh University. He has written numerous articles magazine and newspaper articles and given conference papers on a variety of historical and defense issues and has contributed to several television and radio programs.

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