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Synopsis
The battle of Arnhem has acquired a near-legendary status in British military history as an audacious plan to land a paratroopers into the Netherlands and spearhead an attack against the German-held Ruhr, ended in disaster. If you want to understand what happened and why – read Battle Story.
Key profiles detail the British forces who landed behind enemy lines, and the Germans whose resistance forced them to withdraw
- Maps detail the landings and the troop movements during the battle
- Photographs place you on the frontline of the unfolding action
- Orders of battle detail the composition of the opposing forces’ armies
- Diary extracts and reports from the action, reveal the true story of this crucial campaign
- Packed with fact boxes, this short introduction is the perfect way to start exploring this important battle
CHRIS BROWN has designed and delivered numerous history and war studies courses for the OLL department at Edinburgh University. He has travelled extensively throughout the world studying battlefields. He has written numerous articles and given conference papers on a variety of historical and defence issues. His father served with the Parachute Regiment alongside Arnhem veterans and he has always been fascinated by the battle.
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