Waddy, John

Battlefield Tour Guide to the Battles of Arnhem, Oosterbeek and Driel

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ISBN 13:
9780850525717
author:
Waddy, John
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
1998
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
20.8 x 14.7 x 0.8 cm
Genre:
Travel Guide Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£14.87

Description

The Battle of Arnhem Bridge, famously known as "The Bridge Too Far", was a pivotal moment in World War II. The 1st British Airborne Division's objective to capture the north end of the bridge proved crucial to the success of Operation Market Garden, denying its use to the Germans and ultimately influencing the course of the war. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the battle, drawing on extensive first-hand accounts and illustrated with maps and photographs. The author takes the reader through the battle, offering a detailed and engaging account of one of the most significant events of the European Theater. With its unique blend of historical analysis and personal testimony, A Tour of the Arnhem Battlefields offers a compelling insight into this pivotal moment in history.

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