JOURNAL ARTICLE

AIRBORNE UNDER SIEGE: ARNHEM.

  • Published In: History of War, 2024, n. 137. P. 26 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: TUCKER-JONES, ANTHONY 3 of 3

Abstract

The article provides an overview of Operation Market Garden during World War II, with a specific focus on the Battle of Arnhem. Led by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, the operation aimed to capture strategic bridges in the Netherlands and advance into Germany. However, the British 1st Airborne Division faced strong German resistance and was unable to reach Arnhem, resulting in their defeat. The article highlights the bravery of the British paratroopers and the challenging conditions they encountered during the battle. It also mentions the subsequent blame placed on certain individuals for the operation's failure. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2024/10, Issue 137, p26
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:179315987
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