ARNHEM 1944. OPERATION MARKET GARDEN

A captivating account of one of the largest airborne operations in history and a painful defeat for the Allies in their confrontation with Nazi Germany. This book takes the reader to the heart of the events, showcasing both the courage and determination of the soldiers and the strategic errors that led to tragedy. Discover the behind-the-scenes story of Operation Market Garden and the fate of the Polish paratroopers in the Battle of Arnhem.

• Captivating narrative by Antony Beevor
• Detailed description of Operation Market Garden
• Behind the scenes of the Battle of Arnhem
• History of the Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade
• New and forgotten sources from archives
• Insight into the heart of war

Antony Beevor, a master of historical narrative, takes us on a journey to September 1944, when Allied forces made a bold attempt to end the war through Operation Market Garden. The plan involved a paratrooper landing and the capture of bridges over the Rhine, which was supposed to open the way to the heart of the Third Reich. However, as it turned out, this operation turned into one of the most painful defeats for the Allies.

In the book, we learn about the fate of General Kurt Student, the creator of the Third Reich's paratrooper forces, who enviously watched the Allied landing. The author also sheds light on the dramatic situation of the Polish paratroopers, who, against the will of their commander, were dropped over Arnhem and showed extraordinary courage, saving the British from defeat. Unfortunately, General Montgomery blamed the Poles for the failure of the operation.

Based on new and forgotten sources from Dutch, British, American, Polish, and German archives, Beevor reconstructs the terrible reality of the Battle of Arnhem. His captivating narrative style allows the reader to delve into the heart of the war and understand the complexity of this epic clash. It is not only a description of the battle but also an insight into the mechanisms of war and the human dramas associated with it.

"Arnhem 1944. Operation Market Garden" is a must-read for all World War II history enthusiasts and military buffs. Antony Beevor once again proves that he is a master at recounting the most important events of the 20th century, managing to draw the reader into the whirlwind of history and show it from different perspectives. This book will surely remain in the reader's memory for a long time.