101st Collection

Gliders ready for Operation Market Garden Second World War
Photograph showing gliders and men of the Allied Airborne Army, on an airfield somewhere in Britain, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan

British First Airborne dug in at Arnhem; Second World War, 1
Photograph showing a unit of the British First Airborne Division, in shallow trenches along a road side near Arnhem, September 1944

Recruitment poster - British Military
The Royal Munster Fusiliers, 101st and 104th Foot. The Cork, Limerick, Kerry & Clare Regiment. A few smart, respectable young men wanted. Chromolithograph recruitment poster after R Simkin, 1896

Soldier of the British First Airborne in action in Arnhem; S
Photograph showing a soldier of the British First Airborne Division firing his Sten gun at Germans near Arnhem, Holland, September 1944

Major-General R. E. Urquhart in Arnhem; Second World War, 194
Photograph showing Major-General R.E. Urquhart, Commander of the British First Airborne Division, standing outside his headquarters near Arnhem, the Hartenstein Hotel, September 1944

Allied Airborne Army Parachutes in Holland; Second World War
Aerial photograph showing parachutes of the Allied Airborne Army floating down to earth and discarded ones, after landing, in Holland, September 1944

British Sentry keeping watch on Nijmegen Bridge; Second Worl
Photograph showing aan Irish Guardsman keeping watch on the Bridge at Nijmegen, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan devised by

Men of the British First Airborne Division in a glider; Seco
Photograph showing a unit of the British First Airborne Division in a glider on the way to Arnhem, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan

British First Airborne Troops using a mortar, Arnhem; Second
Photograph showing men of the British First Airborne Division using a 3-inch mortar in one of the woods surrounding Arnhem, in Holland, September 1944

British army India, 1860s 101st Regiment Rawal Pindi 1864
Vintage 19th century photograph - British army in India, 1860s - officers of the 101st Reiment at Rawal Pindi 1864

Belgian Piron Brigade Memorial, Opheusden, Holland
Opheusden was the centre of much fighting involving British, American and Belgian forces following the failure of Operation Market Garden to cross the Rhine at Arnhem

101st AB Division Memorial, Son, Holland
Operation Market Garden depended upon the capture by airborne forces of a sequence of bridges over rivers and canals in Holland

101st Airborne Division Memorial near Eindhoven
Operation Market Garden involved capturing a sequence of bridges over rivers so that a rapid armoured advance could drive from Belgium through Holland to the German border in September 1944

101st Airborne Division Memorial, Veghel, Holland
The Memorial is in the form of a kangeroo with a baby in her pouch ( a symbol of the Allied Forces leaping over Dutch rivers) on a huge stone block which weighs 1, 200 kgs

101st Airborne Division Memorial Parachute, Paulushoeve
This area was in the landing zone of the Screaming Eagles, the 101st US Airborne Division, and was known as DZ C. It was where the 506th PIR were due to land

101st US Airborne Memorial Gift to the Dutch
The Memorial, which is in Sint Oedenrode, was initiated and funded by 101st Airborne veterans in recognition of the Dutch resistance against the Germans

HQ General Maxwell Taylor Hiesville Normandy
This 101st US Airborne Division HQ had been chosen from a map while the troops were still in England and the headquarters was operative by 0900 hours on 6 June 1944

Bearskin badge, c. 1862-81 (metal)
3043313 Bearskin badge, c.1862-81 (metal) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Other ranks)

British Indian Army representatives, WW1
British Indian Army representatives: 1st Duke of Yorks Own Lancers (Skinners Horse), Artillery Gunner Mountain Battery, 33rd Punjabis, 43rd Erinpura Regiment, and 101st Grenadiers

US soldiers in Bastogne
American soldiers and local residents in a street in Bastogne, the Belgian town in the Ardennes which was under siege from German forces during the Ardennes Offensive

American ammunition transport, Soulosse, France, WW1
American troops of the 101st company transporting ammunition through Soulosse-sous-Saint-Elophe in north eastern France during the First World War

London girls dancing with American GIs c. 1945
London girls dance with American GI soldiers during World War II in an unidentified bar. The GI at the far left of the picture is from the US Army 101st Airborne Division

Allied Airborne Gliders after landing in Holland; Second Wor
Aerial photograph showing gliders of the Allied Airborne Army after they had landed on Holland, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan devised

British Tanks on Nijmegen Bridge; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing the Sherman tanks of the British 30 Corps crossing Nijmegen Bridge, as part of Operation Market Garden, September 1944

British Major and Lieutenant, near Arnhem; Second World War
Photograph showing a Major (on left) and Lieutenant of the British First Airborne Division in the woods near Arnhem, Holland, September 1944

British First Airborne troops using a 75mm gun, Arnhem; Seco
Photograph showing a soldier of the British First Airborne Division firing a 75mm gun at an enemy position near Arnhem, September 1944

British and American troops stacking dynamite on the Nijmege
Photograph showing British and American troops stacking dynamite charges against the railing of Nijmegen Bridge, September 1944

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"101st: The Unyielding Spirit of the British First Airborne Division in World War II" In the midst of Operation Market Garden during the Second World War, gliders stood ready to transport brave soldiers into the heart of Arnhem. With unwavering determination, a soldier from the British First Airborne showcased his valor in action on the streets of Arnhem. Dug deep into their defensive positions, the British First Airborne held steadfast against relentless enemy attacks. Recruitment posters adorned walls across Britain, calling upon courageous men to join this prestigious military unit. Major-General R. E. Urquhart led his troops with unparalleled bravery and strategic brilliance amidst the chaos that engulfed Arnhem. Parachutes filled Holland's skies as part of an Allied Airborne Army operation. A vigilant British sentry kept watch over Nijmegen Bridge, a vital lifeline for advancing forces. Men from the 101st Regiment embarked on perilous journeys within gliders towards their destined battlegrounds. The legacy extended beyond World War II; even during WWI, representatives from the British Indian Army proudly served under its banner. In earlier times, dating back to 1864 in Rawal Pindi, India witnessed formations of what would become known as one of history's most renowned regiments - 101st Regiment. Honoring their fallen comrades and celebrating victory against all odds, a memorial dedicated to Belgium's Piron Brigade stands tall in Opheusden, Holland. It serves as a testament to unity among nations fighting side by side against tyranny. Through countless battles and sacrifices made by these valiant warriors throughout history, "101st" has become synonymous with courage and resilience that echoes through time itself.