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The Battle of Arnhem - a stream of British armour and motorised units seen crossing
The Battle of Arnhem - a stream of British armour and motorised units seen crossing the Nijmegen Bridge over the Waal (Rhine) River, following the capture of the bridge.
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 and 26 September 1944.
The Allies were poised to enter the Netherlands after sweeping through France and Belgium in the summer of 1944, after the Battle of Normandy. Market Garden was proposed by Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery, who favoured a single thrust north over the branches of the Lower Rhine River, allowing the British Second Army to bypass the Siegfried Line and attack the Ruhr. Allied Airborne troops were dropped in the Netherlands to secure key bridges and towns along the Allied axis of advance. Farthest north, the British 1st Airborne Division landed at Arnhem to secure bridges across the Nederrijn, supported by men of the Glider Pilot Regiment and the 1st Polish Parachute Brigade. British XXX Corps were expected to reach the British airborne forces in two to three days.
The British airborne forces landed some distance from their objectives and were hampered by unexpected resistance. Only a small force was able to reach the Arnhem road bridge while the main body of the division was halted on the outskirts of the town. Meanwhile, XXX Corps was unable to advance north as quickly as anticipated and they failed to relieve the airborne troops according to schedule. After four days, the small British force at the bridge was overwhelmed and the rest of the division became trapped in a small pocket north of the river, where they could not be sufficiently reinforced by the Poles or XXX Corps when they arrived on the southern bank, nor by the RAFs resupply flights. After nine days of fighting, the shattered remains of the division were withdrawn in Operation Berlin. The Allies were unable to advance farther with no secure bridges over the Nederrijn, and the front line stabilised south of Arnhem. The British 1st Airborne Division lost nearly three quarters of its strength and did not see combat again.
Picture taken 28th September 1944
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1944 Arnhem Holland River The Netherlands The Rhine Waal
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the Battle of Arnhem during World War II. The image showcases a powerful stream of British armor and motorized units crossing the Nijmegen Bridge over the Waal River, following its capture. The Battle of Arnhem was a crucial part of Operation Market Garden, an Allied plan to enter the Netherlands after their success in France and Belgium. Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery proposed this daring operation as a means to bypass German defenses and attack the Ruhr region. Allied airborne troops were dropped into key locations along the axis of advance, with the British 1st Airborne Division landing at Arnhem to secure vital bridges. However, they faced unexpected resistance and only managed to reach a small force at the bridge while being trapped on both sides by German forces. Despite efforts from XXX Corps, who were supposed to relieve them within days, reinforcements could not reach the beleaguered division due to fierce fighting and logistical challenges. After nine days of intense combat, what remained of the division had no choice but to withdraw. The Battle of Arnhem resulted in heavy casualties for the British 1st Airborne Division and marked a significant setback for Allied operations in Europe. This poignant photograph serves as a reminder of their bravery and sacrifice during one of World War II's most challenging battles.
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