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After you have made the purchase, you will receive an email that says ‘Your order has been completed’. In that email, you can download the PDF and print it if you want. Printing is not necessary, you can also read/follow the route on your phone or tablet. You can walk the routes on a day and at a time of your choice, and you can take as long as you wish.
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Did You Know?
The famous movie A Bridge Too Far is based on the events surrounding the Battle of Arnhem. This epic war film brings to life the heroic and tragic moments of the battle, with a star-studded cast and impressive visual effects. During your walk, you can visit the locations central to this world-renowned film and immerse yourself in the events so realistically depicted.
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The Battle of Arnhem in a nutshell:
Part of Operation Market Garden: The Battle of Arnhem was an important phase of Operation Market Garden, an Allied offensive during World War II that began on September 17, 1944. The aim of the operation was to force rapid passage into Germany through key bridges in the Netherlands, including the bridge at Arnhem.
Armies Involved: The battle was fought primarily by the British 1st Airborne Division and the Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade, supported by American airborne divisions. They faced well-prepared German forces, including SS Panzer divisions.
Miscommunication and Delays: The operation suffered from poor communication and delays. The airborne divisions landed far from their targets, leading to delays in reaching the bridges. In addition, radio communication between the different units was poor, which made coordination difficult.
Heroic Defense: Despite overwhelming German resistance, British forces under the command of Lieutenant Colonel John Frost held the northern approach to the bridge at Arnhem for four days. Their steadfast defense against a numerically superior enemy is one of the most heroic episodes of the battle.
Ultimate Failure: Ultimately the Battle of Arnhem and with it Operation Market Garden failed. The Allied forces were unable to hold the bridge at Arnhem, and many of the British and Polish paratroopers were killed, wounded or captured. The defeat delayed the Allied advance into Germany and the Netherlands remained occupied by the Germans for months to come.
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