Operatie Market Garden | Nederland 17 September 1944
Description: Operation Market Garden (17–25 September 1944) was an Allied military operation planned, and predominantly led, by the British. It was fought in the Netherlands and Germany in World War II. The success of the operation depended on taking a series of nine bridges, the last being at the city of Arnhem over the Rhine river. Airborne and land forces succeeded in the liberation of the Dutch cities of Eindhoven and Nijmegen, but failed in keeping their farthest positions in and around the city of Arnhem including
Operation Market Garden (17–25 September 1944) was an Allied military operation planned, and predominantly led, by the British. It was fought in the Netherlands and Germany in World War II. The success of the operation depended on taking a series of nine bridges, the last being at the city of Arnhem over the Rhine river. Airborne and land forces succeeded in the liberation of the Dutch cities of Eindhoven and Nijmegen, but failed in keeping their farthest positions in and around the city of Arnhem including
~ All are remembered with Respect, Pride and Gratitude ~
On the 10th of November 2021 we lost the last officer of the 6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry (The Faithful Durhams). Major James Corrigan, a truly delightful gentleman, a wonderful character and our friend. Standard Bearer of the Market Garden Veterans Association. *1924 - †2021 We will remember him.
Operatie Market Garden | Nederland 17 September 1944