Arnhem: Ten Days in the Cauldron

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On September 17, 1944, 30,000 airborne soldiers prepared for a daring drop into Nazi-occupied Holland, aiming to secure eight crucial bridges across the Rhine and end the war by Christmas. Ground troops raced down Hell's Highway to link up with them. However, ten days later, over 15,000 soldiers were dead, and 6,000 were captured. Operation Market Garden sought to seize control of these bridges for a direct route into Germany, but it ended in a brutal defeat for the Allies. While tactics have been scrutinized and blame assigned over the past seventy-five years, the essence of Arnhem's story lies in the bravery of the troops, the resilience of civilians caught in the conflict, and their determination to fight for freedom. This narrative highlights ordinary individuals swept up in extraordinary circumstances. Through first-hand interviews, military records, and diaries, we experience the chaos of war—from its horrific realities to its surreal moments. Most importantly, we witness the self-sacrifice and valor of those who gave their lives to liberate strangers in a foreign land.