Operation Pegasus

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Operation Pegasus was a World War II Allied evacuation mission in October 1944. Conducted by British forces and the Dutch resistance, it successfully rescued stranded soldiers from behind German lines near Arnhem after the failed Operation Market Garden. The operation showcased effective coordination and bravery under extremely risky conditions.

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 6, 2025) by Pascal

Easy Company, 101st Airborne Division in the Battle of the Bulge – Foy, Belgium

During the Battle of the Bulge Easy Company of the 101th Airborne Division dug in near the German …

Posted January 7, 2017 (updated February 16, 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 May 6, 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 May 6, 2025) by Patrick