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The Battle of Arnhem. British Tanks advance into Holland
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. 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 After nine days of fighting, the shattered remains of the division were withdrawn in Operation Berlin.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 25th September 1944
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1944 Advance Arnhem Guards Holland Tank Tanks The Netherlands
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The Battle of Arnhem - A Fierce Struggle for Victory
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. This print captures a pivotal moment during the Battle of Arnhem, one of the most significant battles of World War II. As British tanks advance into Holland, their determined presence symbolizes the Allied forces' relentless push towards victory. Taking place from 17 to 26 September 1944, this battle was part of Operation Market Garden, a daring plan proposed by Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery. The objective was to secure key bridges and towns in the Netherlands, allowing the British Second Army to bypass enemy defenses and strike at the heart of Germany's industrial Ruhr region. However, as depicted in this image taken on 25th September 1944, unforeseen resistance and logistical challenges hindered progress. While a small force managed to reach and hold onto the Arnhem road bridge against overwhelming odds, reinforcements were unable to arrive in time due to delays faced by XXX Corps. Tragically, after nine days of intense fighting and isolation from support, remnants of the British 1st Airborne Division were forced to withdraw. This battle resulted in heavy casualties for both sides but ultimately led to a stalemate with no secure bridges over the Nederrijn River. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder not only of the bravery displayed by those involved but also highlights how even meticulously planned operations can encounter unexpected obstacles on their path towards liberation.
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