A Tour of the Arnhem Battlefields

By John Waddy

Book Overview

Although the Battle of Arnhem was fought over sixty years ago. It still evokes such interest that it would seem to rank with the great victories of Agincourt, Trafalgar, Waterloo and the Battle of Britain, all of which proved to be turning points in the history of our nation. Arnhem was not a victory, but its outcome may have had results equally vital to the more recent history of the world. To many people the Battle of Arnhem was the Battle of Arnhem Bridge, which has now passed into history as "The Bridge Too Far". This is understandable, for the bridge was the main objective of the 1st British Airborne Division. The north end was captured and held for three days, thus denying its use to the Germans, which proved crucial to the success gained by the rest of Operation Market Garden. As a battle guide this book leaves nothing out, illustrated with maps and photographs, the author takes the reader through the battle with extensive use of first hand accounts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0850525713
• ISBN13: 9780850525717
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Arnhem in review.

If planning a tour of the Arnhem battlefield, this is a great little book to carry along. Excellent photo's/maps and diagrams. Points of interest as well as soldiers stories are included. Excellent all-round book on the Battle as well. Packed with great information. A must add for anyone interested in the Battle of Arnhem......