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British Sentry keeping watch on Nijmegen Bridge; Second Worl
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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 Field-Marshal Montgomery to drop thousands of airborne troops into Holland to capture an invasion route into Germany. The British First Airborne, American 81st and 101st Divisions took part in the plan, which was ultimately unsuccessful. This photographed was staged (for the Illustrated London News) and the soldier is James Lawler of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards. The sentry box was previously manned by Germans and a picture of the Fuhrer can be seen, still pinned to the side of the wooden position. Apparently the ILN correspondent had to be encouraged to make the high ascent to the box by ladder as he was scared of heights
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EDITORS COMMENTS
September 17, 1944: A British Sentry Stands Vigil on Nijmegen Bridge during Operation Market Garden Amidst the backdrop of a historic and pivotal moment in World War II, this photograph captures the unwavering determination of a British sentry, James Lawler of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards, keeping watch on Nijmegen Bridge in the Netherlands. The image is a poignant reminder of Operation Market Garden, a daring plan devised by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery to secure an invasion route into Germany by dropping thousands of British and American airborne troops behind enemy lines. On the 17th of September 1944, Operation Market Garden was put into action, with the British First Airborne Division, the American 81st and 101st Divisions taking part. Although ultimately unsuccessful, the operation was a bold attempt to shorten the war and bring an end to the conflict more swiftly. In this photograph, the sentry box previously manned by the Germans is seen, with a picture of Adolf Hitler still pinned to the side of the wooden position. The scene was staged for the Illustrated London News, and the correspondent had to be encouraged to climb the ladder to reach the sentry box due to his fear of heights. As we reflect on this historical image, we are reminded of the courage and resilience of the soldiers who fought in Operation Market Garden and the pivotal role it played in the larger narrative of World War II. This photograph is a testament to the sacrifices made by the Allied forces during this critical moment in history.
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