Are there any photos of the Battle of Arnhem?
The devastated remains of a Dutch city which served as a battleground for Europe can also be seen. The striking images are included in military historian Anthony Tucker-Jones’ new book ‘The Battle For Arnhem 1944-1945: Rare photographs from the Wartime Archive’.
What was the Allied strategy at the Battle of Arnhem?
Although Allied commanders generally favoured a broad front policy to continue the advance into Germany and the Netherlands, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery proposed a bold plan to head north through Dutch Gelderland, bypassing the German Siegfried Line defences and opening a route into the German industrial heartland of the Ruhr.
Who was the hen in the Battle of Arnhem?
One British officer even brought an animal with him to Arnhem from England. This was Myrtle the (so-called) parachick, a hen who jumped into battle strapped to the shoulder of paratrooper Lieutenant Pat Glover in a special canvas bag. Sadly, during a skirmish Myrtle was exposed to fire and killed.
Why was Market Garden important to the Battle of Arnhem?
“In order to prevent the Germans recovering from their defeat in Normandy, the drive to Arnhem had to be conducted as quickly as possible,” continued Tucker-Jones. “Whereas Operation Overlord or D-Day had been the results of months and months of meticulous planning, Market Garden was put together in a matter of a week.
Why did the Canadians want to take Arnhem?
Fresh planning to take Arnhem began in the new year as the Canadian First Army sought ways to link up its units advancing into the Netherlands. However it was not until April that the liberation of the city became a distinct possibility.
Who was the commander of the Arnhem Garrison?
Within Arnhem itself, the town garrison was under the command of Major-General Friedrich Kussin.
When was the liberation of Arnhem in World War 2?
Liberation of Arnhem. Operation Anger (sometimes known as Operation Quick Anger), was a military operation to seize the city of Arnhem in April 1945, during the closing stages of the Second World War.