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A Tour of the Arnhem Battlefields
by John Waddy
ISBN: 0850525713
ISBN-13: 9780850525717
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Casemate Pub & Book Dist Llc
Published date: 1999
Size: 6 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 0.75 pounds
Pages: 223
Publisher's Notes
The film A Bridge Too Far introduced the Battle of Arnhem to a world-wide audience, and since then this tragic airborne operation has taken its proper place among the most dramatic events in military history. It was intended that Allied airborne divisions would capture a series of bridges behind German lines and be joined by rapidly advancing ground forces, thus greatly shortening the war. The U.S. 82nd and 101st Airborne divisions landed within reach of supporting armored units, but the British 1st Airborne Division drew the assignment of landing at Arnhem, the "bridge too far" behind German lines. Quickly surrounded by two SS panzer divisions whose presence had been missed by Allied reconnaissance, the British paratroopers were defeated after one of military history's greatest "last stands." Today thousands visit the Arnhem area. Arnhem veteran John Waddy has produced a detailed guide, heavily illustrated with maps and photographs, that will greatly aid visitors and will be of enormous value to anyone studying the battle.
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A TOUR OF THE ARNHEM BATTLEFIELDS, 17-26 SEPTEMBER 1944
Waddy, John
This is a detailed guide to the Arnhem airborne battlefield in Holland during Operation Market Garden in Sept, 1944. Excellent coverage of the operations and all sites relating to the British lst Airborne division and the Polish lst Parachute Brigade, with many personal accounts of the battles , descriptions of the actions, and instructions on how to locate these areas today, all well illustrated with photos and maps. 1999, paper covers new copy, , 6 x 8 1/2, 223 pages , numerous illus & maps, Orders of Battle. . ISBN: 0-85052-571-3. ( more information) Offered by ARTICLES OF WAR Ltd (United States)
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A Tour of the Arnhem Battlefields
Waddy, John
Barnsley, United Kingdom: Pen & Sword / Leo Cooper, 1998 224 pages b/w photos. First Edition. Stiff Card. As New/No Jacket. ( more information) Offered by Hylands Bookshop (Australia)
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