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The Battle of Arnhem. British Troops fill a C46 transport plane to land with the first
The Battle of Arnhem. British Troops fill a C46 transport plane to land with the first allied airborne army on enemy held Holland.
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 After nine days of fighting, the shattered remains of the division were withdrawn in Operation Berlin.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 17th September 1944
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The Battle of Arnhem: A Glimpse into Heroic Sacrifice". In this poignant photo print, we witness the courageous British troops filling a C46 transport plane, ready to embark on a perilous mission during the Battle of Arnhem. It captures a pivotal moment in history as the first allied airborne army prepares to land in enemy-held Holland. The Battle of Arnhem was an integral part of Operation Market Garden, where the Allies sought to enter the Netherlands after their triumphant advance through France and Belgium. Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery's audacious plan aimed to bypass Germany's formidable defenses by crossing the Lower Rhine River and attacking the Ruhr region. As depicted in this image, Allied Airborne troops were dropped across Dutch towns like Arnhem with one crucial objective – securing key bridges and towns along their path. However, unforeseen resistance and delays hindered their progress. The British 1st Airborne Division valiantly fought against overwhelming odds but ultimately became trapped north of the river without sufficient reinforcements or supplies. This haunting photograph serves as a testament to bravery amidst adversity. It immortalizes those who made tremendous sacrifices during this battle that lasted from 17th to 26th September 1944. Despite suffering heavy losses and not seeing combat again, these brave soldiers played an instrumental role in stabilizing the front line south of Arnhem. Through Memory Lane Prints' evocative imagery, we are reminded of our duty to honor those who fought for freedom during World War II. This print stands as a powerful tribute to all those involved in The Battle of Arnhem – heroes whose unwavering determination echoes throughout history.
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