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A collection of WW2 articles related to the British 1st airborne division. Places where they fought, liberated, gave the ultimate sacrifice and where they left their stories behind for us

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 May 14, 2024) by Pascal

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

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Posted September 9, 2014 (updated September 12, 2024) 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 September 12, 2024) 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 March 27, 2023) 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 June 2, 2023) 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 September 12, 2024) by Patrick