Are there any photos of the Battle of Arnhem?

The devastated remains of a Dutch city which served as a battleground for Europe can also be seen. The striking images are included in military historian Anthony Tucker-Jones’ new book ‘The Battle For Arnhem 1944-1945: Rare photographs from the Wartime Archive’.

When was the Battle of Arnhem liberated by the British?

It would not be until April 1945 that Arnhem was eventually liberated by British troops, who were met by an understandably jubilant Dutch population. We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team?

How did the second Parachute Battalion survive the Battle of Arnhem?

Helpless troops found themselves surrounded by smartly-trained Nazis, armed only with minimal provision and with little scope for backup. The Second Parachute Battalion was the only unit to reach the key Arnhem bridge over the Rhine where they met a staunch German defence.

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.

Where did the Parachute Brigade land in the Battle of Arnhem?

The Airlanding Brigade would land on LZs ‘S’ and ‘Z’ and move to secure the drop zones and landing zones for the following days’ drops, whilst the three battalions of the parachute brigade would arrive at DZ ‘X’ and follow three separate routes into Arnhem to secure the bridges.

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.