The Papendal foxholes: who really dug them
11 September 2026Every plaque and website says the Papendal foxholes near Arnhem belonged to 4th Parachute Brigade HQ. Two war diaries and a 1944 map say otherwise.
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Arnhem in Depth: Two-Day Battlefield Tour
10 September 2026At a glance Duration: Two days (approx. 8 hours per day, 09:00–17:00)Start: Arnhem railway station, or your accommodation in the Arnhem–Oosterbeek are…
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De Naald: The Airborne Monument at Oosterbeek
28 July 2026De Naald stands opposite the Airborne Museum at Hartenstein. The villagers of Oosterbeek built it themselves, honouring the 1st British Airborne Divis…
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The Lonsdale Speech at the Old Church, Oosterbeek
17 July 2026An arm in a sling, a bandaged head, a wounded leg. Major Lonsdale climbed the pulpit of Oosterbeek Old Church and spoke to the survivors of Arnhem.
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Urquhart House: The Attic at Zwarteweg 14, Arnhem
27 June 2026Zwarteweg 14 in Arnhem looks like any other terraced house. In September 1944 the commander of the 1st British Airborne Division hid in its attic whil…
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Arnhem, A Bridge Too Far Battlefield Tour
6 March 2026At a glance Duration: Full day (approx. 8 hours, 09:00–17:00)Start: Arnhem railway stationEnd: Arnhem railway stationDivision covered: 1st Airborne Di…
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Arnhem Highlights Battlefield Tour
6 March 2026At a glance Duration: Half day (approx. 4 hours, 09:00–13:00 or 13:00–17:00)Start: Arnhem railway stationEnd: Arnhem railway stationDivision covered: …
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Five Key Reasons Operation Market Garden Fell Short
20 June 2025Operation Market Garden fascinates and frustrates me in equal measure. As a battlefield guide, I’ve walked these grounds countless times, explaining t…
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10 Surprising Facts About the 1st Airborne Division at Arnhem
20 April 2025The Battle of Arnhem is one of those legendary WWII stories that never gets old—partly because there’s always more to discover. Operation Market Garde…
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In the footsteps of Flight Engineer Alcock, 196 Squadron.
5 September 2024Yesterday was one of those magical tours. With his son and wife we followed in the footsteps of Flight Engineer Alcock of 196 Sqdn RAF. He flew 4 miss…
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In the Footsteps of Hugh Lake
7 June 2023Today we visited the Arnhem area in the footsteps of Lance Sergeant Hugh Lake from 9th Company Field Engineers / 1st Airborne Division who was awarded…
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Airborne March but different
28 September 2021In 1991 I moved to Arnhem and in 1992 I participated in my very first Airborne march. This is the annual commemorative march around Oosterbeek, the bi…
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Airborne Museum & Cemetery in Oosterbeek
11 June 2021In late 2019 and early 2020 the Airborne Museum in Oosterbeek went through a big refit and when it was ready to open it couldn’t because of Covid. The…
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A Bridge Too Far: The Failed Jeep Attack At Arnhem
2 May 2018The road bridge at Arnhem was to be taken in a Race to the Bridge by the Reconnaissance Squadron. However after barely 2 miles from their drop zone th…
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September 25th
25 September 1944Arnhem All day preparations are made for the evacuation which takes place this night. They plan to take only the walking wounded with them, the rest w…
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September 24th
24 September 1944Arnhem In a final attempt to reinforce the Perimeter and secure a crossing site the 4th Dorsets cross the Rhine at night. Their main objective is to s…
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