Arnhem Collection

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

The Men of Arnhem by Bryan de Grineau
The Men of Arnhem: " A Superb Feat of Arms Performed by our First Airborne Division." - The Prime Minister. The First Airborne Division beating off a heavy attack by German S.S

Paratroops landing on the outskirts of Arnhem
Photograph: Paratroops landing on the outskirts of Arnhem. Taken by Sgt D M Smith, Army Film and Photographic Unit, Arnhem, 17 Sep 1944

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

British First Airborne Troops march towards Arnhem; Second W
Photograph showing men of the British First Airborne Division marching into Arnhem with their guns and equipment, after landing outside the town, September 1944

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

Aerial View of the bridge at Nijmegen, Holland; Second World
Aerial photograph showing the road bridge across the Waal at Nijmegen, Holland, 1944. This photograph was taken prior to Operation Market Garden ; the audacious plan to lay an Allied carpet of

Pte J Connington of Selby, Yorks, in action with Sten gun
Photograph: Pte J Connington of Selby, Yorks, in action with Sten gun. Taken by Sgt D M Smith, Army Film and Photographic Unit, Arnhem, 20 Sep 1944

Death of Sir Philip Sydney', c.1815 (engraving)
538495 Death of Sir Philip Sydney', c.1815 (engraving); (add.info.: Death of Sir Philip Sydney'. Philip Sidney (1554-1586) English soldier, statesman poet

tiny people in a big world
Sofie Steenhoudt

Two times light
Wilma Wijers Smeets

The original road bridge over the River Rhine, Arnhem
This is the view of the Arnhem bridge taken from the top of the Eusebius church three years after the former was opened. Between 1939 and 1950 it was blown and re-built several times

The Battle of Arnhem. British Tanks advance into Holland. The Battle of Arnhem was a major battle of the Second World War at the vanguard of the Allied Operation Market Garden

The Battle of Arnhem. The British Second Army linked with airbourne troops at Eindhoven on 19th September and drove on another 37 miles towards Nijmege

The Battle of Arnhem. Picture shows bridges across the River Waal (Rhine) The road bridge is on the left, that British troops seized on the 21st September

Central Station Arnhem
Henk Goossens

drop 1
Sofie Steenhoudt

drop 3
Sofie Steenhoudt

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Magela Falls, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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Magela Falls, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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Magela Falls, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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Jim Jim Falls, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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Arnhem Land Escarpment, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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Arnhem Land Escarpment, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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Arnhem Land escarpment, at the edge of Kakadu National Park, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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East Alligator River Valley, at the edge of Kakadu National Park, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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Wetlands by East Alligator River, at the edge of Kakadu National Park, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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Lightning Dreaming - home of Aboriginal spiritual ancestor Namarrgon - the Lightning Man, Arnhem Land Escarpment, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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Australia, No. Territory, view of the Adelaide River Floodplain from Window on the Wetlands Visitor Center atop Beatrice Hill Date: 28/01/2006

Station ceiling
Theo Luycx

Stationhal
Theo Luycx

Going upwards
Theo Luycx

drop 2
Sofie Steenhoudt

WW II - Mitchell bombers of the RAF Arnhem, Netherlands
World War II - Mitchell bombers of the RAF dropping bombs on Arnhem, Netherlands

WWII - Allied tank with anti mine chains Arnhem Netherlands
World War II - Allied tank with anti mine chains in the centre of Arnhem Netherlands, fire started by retreating German army

Horsa Glider Memorial, Wolfheze, Holland
Wolfheze is a small village about 10km to the west of Arnhem beside which the Operation Market Garden 17 September 1944 Landing Zones Z ands (gliders) and Drop Zone X (parachutists) were located

Private Memorial, Old Lonsdale Church, Oosterbeek
The final fighting north of the River Rhine during the last stages of Operation Market Garden was in and around the small Arnhem suburb of Oosterbeek

The Royal Engineers Evacuation Memorial
In the final days of Operation Market Garden, the beleagured British forces left north of the Rhine at Oosterbeek, west of Arnhem

The old St Elisabeth Hospital, Arnhem, Holland
In the planning for Operation Market Garden, 16th Field Ambulance were tasked to arrive on the first day and to establish themselves in the hospital

Eusebius Church parachutists, Arnhem, Holland
The original church was built between 1452 and 1650. During German occupation most of the church bells were, as with many Dutch churches, taken away to be melted down for the German war effort

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

Incredible Patrol Plaque, Elst Town Hall, Holland
Following the failure of Operation Market Garden to establish a foothold across the Rhine at Arnhem, the front line effectively lay along the river itself

Guards Memorial Plaque, Nijmegen Bridge, Holland
The Cornelius Ryan book, A Bridge Too Far has at its centre the final struggle at the bridge at Arnhem, which was indeed a Bridge Too Far

Village of Oosterbeek near Arnhem (engraving)
5221365 Village of Oosterbeek near Arnhem (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: Village of Oosterbeek near Arnhem)

City Lines
Gerard Jonkman

The meerkat
Greetje van Son

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Arnhem, a city etched in the annals of history, witnessed the valiant efforts of soldiers from the British First Airborne Division during World War II. Amidst the chaos and turmoil, these brave men displayed unwavering courage and determination. Soldiers of the British First Airborne were seen in action on the streets of Arnhem, their uniforms stained with sweat and dirt as they fought relentlessly for victory. Dug into defensive positions within the city, they stood firm against an overwhelming enemy force. Bryan de Grineau's iconic painting "The Men of Arnhem" immortalizes these heroes who descended upon Arnhem's outskirts through daring parachute drops. Their arrival was a testament to their indomitable spirit and willingness to sacrifice everything for freedom. Major-General R. E. Urquhart led his troops with steely resolve amidst the chaos that engulfed Arnhem during those fateful days. His leadership became synonymous with resilience as he navigated his men through treacherous terrain towards their objective. Marching resolutely towards Arnhem, British First Airborne Troops showcased unparalleled unity and camaraderie. The sound of boots hitting cobblestones echoed through deserted streets as they pressed forward undeterred by adversity. Glider-borne soldiers from this division soared above Arnhem's skyline before descending onto hostile territory. These airborne warriors exemplified bravery beyond measure as they faced unimaginable dangers head-on. Aerial views captured Nijmegen's bridge over River Rhine - a crucial lifeline connecting allies across Holland during World War II. This strategic location held immense significance in shaping the outcome at Arnhem. Private J Connington from Selby, Yorks fearlessly engaged enemies using his Sten gun on Arnhem's blood-soaked battlegrounds. His actions epitomized heroism under fire as he fought alongside comrades till every last bullet was spent.