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Relive the dramatic start of Operation Market Garden on September 17, 1944, as a colossal Allied air armada, nearly 5,000 aircraft strong, launched US and British paratroopers deep into the Netherlands to seize critical bridges. Despite securing many crossings, the British advance on the vital Arnhem bridge was stalled by German resistance and crucial communications failures, while the ground advance of 30 Corps fell significantly behind schedule, covering only 7 of the expected 13 miles to Eindhoven.
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Relive the dramatic start of Operation Market Garden on September 17, 1944, as a colossal Allied air armada, nearly 5,000 aircraft strong, launched US and British paratroopers deep into the Netherlands to seize critical bridges. Despite securing many crossings, the British advance on the vital Arnhem bridge was stalled by German resistance and crucial communications failures, while the ground advance of 30 Corps fell significantly behind schedule, covering only 7 of the expected 13 miles to Eindhoven.
War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.
You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.
Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: bit.ly/4pyExyn
You can find more from us on:
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This channel is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com.
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