On 17 September 1944, during Operation Market Garden, the British Airborne Division was parachuted into the Netherlands to secure the bridge at Arnhem. This work presents an account of the part that UK and US troops played in their fight against German soldiers stationed in and around the city, in the Battle for Arnhem which ended on 25 September. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and travel.
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Well-illustrated with maps and contemporary photographs, this book is a must for anyone interested in World War II history.
The Prelude to Market Garden; 17 September 1944 - The 1st British Airborne Division, The US 82nd & 101st Airborne Divisions, XXX Corps; 18 September - 1st British Airborne, US 82nd Airborne Division, US 101st Airborne Division, XXX Corps; 19 September - 1st British Airborne, US 82nd & 101st Airborne with XXX Corps; 19 September - 1st British Airborne, US 82nd & 101st Airborne with XXX Corps; Museums; 20 September - 1st British Airborne, US 82nd & 101st Airborne & XXX Corps; Museums; 21 September - 1st British Airborne, US 82nd & 101st Airborne & XXX Corps; 22 September - 1st British Airborne, XXX Corps, US 101st Airborne; 23 September - 1st British Airborne, XXX Corps and US 101st Airborne; 24 September - 1st British Airborne and XXX Corps, US 101st Airborne & XXX Corps; 25 September - XXX Corps and 1st British Airborne; 1st British Airborne; US 101st Airborne & XXX Corps; Aftermath; Map.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780853728887
Publisert
1998-07-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Pitkin Publishing
Høyde
240 mm
Bredde
170 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
24