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Articles related to the 1st Polish independent Parachute Brigade who helped to defeat Germany and liberate Europe. They fought from Normandy into Belgium, Holland and Germany.

The John Frost Bridge, Operation Market Garden in Arnhem – Netherlands

The British 1st Airborne Division under the command of General Roy Urquhart landed on 17 September 1944 near …

Posted September 9, 2014 (updated February 15, 2025) by Patrick

Hotel Hartenstein Oosterbeek, Operation Market Garden

Hotel Hartenstein, Airborne Headquarters during Operation Market Garden, Oosterbeek near Arnhem – The Netherlands

There had been reports of bombardments on the cities of Ede, Arnhem, airfields, and anti aircraft positions, but …

Posted July 12, 2014 (updated February 14, 2025) by Patrick

Commonwealth Cemetery Arnhem , Operation Market Garden in Oosterbeek – The Netherlands

In Arnhem, close to the Hartenstein Airborne Museum, is a Commonwealth Cemetery with fallen soldiers from operation Market …

Posted July 7, 2014 (updated February 14, 2025) by Patrick

The 68th remembrance of Operation Market Garden, Dropzone Ede / Ginkel

On 21 September 2013 the 69th remembrance event of the mass dropping during Market Garden started at the …

Posted September 15, 2013 (updated February 14, 2025) by Patrick

The 101st Airborne division during Operation Market Garden, Easy company jumps at Son – Netherlands

During Market Garden the British and Polish forces dropped near Arnhem needed tank support as soon as possible. …

Posted September 1, 2013 (updated February 13, 2025) by Patrick