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Oosterbeek, Holland 1944-09-17 (50 others)

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Overview:

On the afternoon of 17th September 1944, as the first wave of the British 1st Airborne Division was landing to the west of Arnhem, the German troops in the area began mobilizing. SS Sturmbannfuhrer Krafft gathered his SS Panzer Grenadier 16th Training & Replacement Battalion and moved in haste near Oosterbeek, the most likely route for the airborne troops to take to the Bridge. Lion Route, the riverside route taken by the 2nd Battalion under Lt-Col. Frost saw the railway bridge at Oosterbeek demolished before their eyes, but by early evening had reached the Arnhem Bridge and taken control of its northern end. Lt-Col. Dobie’s 1st Battalion followed Leopard Route north of the railway to occupy the high ground north & west of the city. It’s progress was stalled by numerous German detachments. Krafft’s battalion sat astride Tiger Route, to be followed by Lt-Col. Fitch’s 3rd Battalion, having already seen off the attempt.

Defender: British (Elements 3rd Parachute Battalion, 1st Airborne Division)  

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