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A paratrooper defending Divisional Headquarters at the Hartenstein Hotel, Arnhem, 23 September 1944 (b / w photo)
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A paratrooper defending Divisional Headquarters at the Hartenstein Hotel, Arnhem, 23 September 1944 (b / w photo)
5922348 A paratrooper defending Divisional Headquarters at the Hartenstein Hotel, Arnhem, 23 September 1944 (b/w photo) by Smith, D.M. Sgt. (fl.1939-45); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A paratrooper defending Divisional Headquarters at the Hartenstein Hotel, Arnhem, on 23 September 1944.
Photograph by Sergeant D M Smith, Army Film and Photographic Unit, World War Two, North West Europe, 1944.
Sergeant Dennis Smith, the photographer, wrote: We have had a very heavy shelling this morning, September 23rd and now the situation is serious. the shelling is hellish. We have been holding out for a week now. The men are tired, weary and food is becoming scarce, and to make matters worse, we are having heavy rain. If we are not relieved soon, then the men will just drop from sheer exhaustion.
From a collection of 75 British official photographs relating to 1st Airborne Division at Arnhem, Operation MARKET GARDEN, September 1944.); © National Army Museum
Media ID 25152332
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This print captures a powerful moment during the intense battle at the Hartenstein Hotel in Arnhem on September 23,1944. The image showcases a brave paratrooper defending Divisional Headquarters amidst heavy shelling and dire circumstances. Taken by Sergeant D. M. Smith of the Army Film and Photographic Unit, this photograph provides a glimpse into the harsh reality faced by soldiers during World War Two. In his own words, Sgt. Dennis Smith describes the desperate situation they find themselves in after enduring relentless shelling for days. With exhaustion setting in and supplies dwindling, their only hope lies in being relieved soon before sheer exhaustion takes its toll. Part of a collection of 75 British official photographs relating to the 1st Airborne Division at Arnhem during Operation MARKET GARDEN, this image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these courageous men. The monochrome tones add depth to this historic moment frozen in time, emphasizing both the bravery and vulnerability of those involved. This photograph is housed at London's National Army Museum and offers viewers an opportunity to reflect upon the courage displayed by soldiers who fought valiantly against overwhelming odds.
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