Einsatz Arnheim

Einsatz Arnheim

Einsatz Arnheim delves into the intense clash between German forces and their British and Polish adversaries in and around Arnhem in September 1944. The narrative meticulously examines the role of German armour in the conflict, drawing from a diverse array of sources, including official German and Allied records and firsthand accounts from soldiers and civilians.

A pivotal discovery was the War Diary of the 9.SS-Panzer-Division, which sheds new light on the battle around Oosterbeek and Arnhem. Insights from the War Diary of the British Headquarters, Royal Artillery, offer valuable perspective, particularly on the final days of the engagement. Through rigorous analysis of data, supplemented by photographic and film evidence, a comprehensive narrative of the Battle of Arnhem emerges, revealing intriguing details previously overlooked.

Contrary to previous perceptions, lesser-known German commanders like Bartholomäi, Büdecker, and Balzer emerged as key figures in the fighting instead of the more renowned leaders such as Brinkmann and Von Allwörden. The study also highlights the critical timing of Operation Market Garden; had it commenced just one day later, the odds of success for the Allies would have significantly improved, as most of Kampfgruppe 9.SS-Panzer-Division would have withdrawn to Germany.

Professional illustrations painted by Steve Noon give the reader an idea of what certain critical situations look like in colour. Everything is richly illustrated with maps and diagrams to make the story visually understandable. Finally, exceptional photographic material has been used for this book. In some cases, it is better in quality, but it is often entirely unknown.

The book has 536 pages, over 500 photos, documents and illustrations, some never before published, and about 100 full-colour maps and diagrams to illustrate the text.

Book Data

Author: Marcel Zwarts
ISBN: 9789083481302
Language: English
Pages: 536
Photos: 445
Maps: 55
Illustrations: 14 and 40 schematics

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