Who was the German intelligence officer at Arnhem?

Browning’s intelligence officer – Major Brian Urquhart — obtained information from the 21st Army Group in Belgium and Dutch resistance that German armour was present around Arnhem. This was backed up with aerial reconnaissance that he ordered to be flown.

How long did it take the British to reach Arnhem?

British XXX Corps were expected to reach the British airborne forces in two to three days. The British airborne forces landed some distance from their objectives and were hampered by unexpected resistance, especially from elements of the 9th and 10th SS Panzer Divisions.

Who was the British commander at the Battle of Arnhem?

With the British 6th Airborne Division still refitting after Operation Tonga and the subsequent fighting in Normandy, the task of securing the Rhine bridgehead fell to the 1st Airborne Division under the command of Major-General Roy Urquhart.

How many people died in the Battle of Arnhem?

The allies lost 7000 men killed or taken prisoner. The battle of Arnhem was a courageous strategic gamble which failed. Had it been a success victory might have been achieved in the West before the Russians had reached Berlin, Prague or Vienna. The Americans made a film in the 70s which caused a great deal of trouble.

How big is the city of Arnhem in the Netherlands?

It is the capital of the province of Gelderland and located on both banks of the rivers Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, which was the source of the city’s development. Arnhem had a population of 159,265 in 2019 and is one of the larger cities of the Netherlands.

Where are the dormitories in Arnhem, Netherlands?

The city lies a few kilometers from the border with Germany, and to some extent the westernmost villages in the municipality of Elten, Germany, function as dormitories for people who work in the Dutch city of Arnhem in part due to the immigration of Dutch people from the region that were attracted by the lower house pricing just across the border.

When was the first settlement in Arnhem located?

The earliest settlement in Arnhem dates from 1500 BC, of which traces have been found on the Hoogkamp, where the Van Goyenstraat is currently located.