Arnhem 1944: The Airborne Battle, 17th-26th September

 

The battle of Arnhem was a major turning point in World War II. It was a gamble by Montgomery, using three airborne divisions, to capture a series of bridges across the wide rivers which separated a powerful army from the plains of northern Germany. Although the initial operation was successful, ground troops did not reach Arnhem quickly enough, leaving a small group of the British 6th Airborne Division encircled by German troops. After nine days of fighting, the survivors were withdrawn. This study consists of detailed research and a series of interviews with British, Polish and German participants in the battle, as well as the Dutch civilians who were caught up in the conflict.

 

Martin Middlebrook

Hardcover with d/w 501pp Viking 1994 1st Ed

 

Fine/Fine

Book Code:  SH1591