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The British 1st Airborne Division was an elite airborne infantry unit formed in 1941, trained for parachute and glider-borne operations. It participated in key World War II operations including the Sicily landings (1943) and Operation Market Garden (1944). During the Battle of Arnhem, the division faced intense resistance, suffering heavy casualties. Equipped with light arms and supported by gliders, it played a critical role in airborne assault and rapid deployment strategies.

Airborne Monument at Oosterbeek, the Netherlands

This monument commemorates those who fought in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. The first stone was …

Posted February 13, 2022 (updated February 19, 2025) by Pascal

The John Frost Bridge, Operation Market Garden in Arnhem – Netherlands

The British 1st Airborne Division under the command of General Roy Urquhart landed on 17 September 1944 near …

Posted September 9, 2014 (updated March 22, 2025) by Patrick

Hotel Hartenstein Oosterbeek, Operation Market Garden

Hotel Hartenstein, Airborne Headquarters during Operation Market Garden – Oosterbeek near Arnhem, The Netherlands

There had been reports of bombardments on the cities of Ede, Arnhem, airfields, and anti aircraft positions, but …

Posted July 12, 2014 (updated April 26, 2025) by Patrick

Commonwealth Cemetery Arnhem , Operation Market Garden in Oosterbeek – The Netherlands

In Arnhem, close to the Hartenstein Airborne Museum, is a Commonwealth Cemetery with fallen soldiers from operation Market …

Posted July 7, 2014 (updated February 14, 2025) by Patrick

The 68th remembrance of Operation Market Garden, Dropzone Ede / Ginkel

On 21 September 2013 the 69th remembrance event of the mass dropping during Market Garden started at the …

Posted September 15, 2013 (updated February 14, 2025) by Patrick

The 101st Airborne division during Operation Market Garden, Easy company jumps at Son – Netherlands

During Market Garden the British and Polish forces dropped near Arnhem needed tank support as soon as possible. …

Posted September 1, 2013 (updated February 13, 2025) by Patrick