AIRBORNE TO ARNHEM VOLUME 1: Personal Reminiscences of the Battle of Arnhem, Operation Market, 17-26 September 1944

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First of three volumes of reminiscences of the Battle of Arnhem, Operation MARKET, 17th-26th September 1944. The three volumes contain over 150 personal accounts received from veterans of the 1st Airborne Division alongside those from RAF aircrew and XXX Corps. Contains accounts from members of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Parachute Battalions; 1st Parachute Brigade; and their supporting units such as the 1st Parachute Squadron, Royal Engineers, 1st Airlanding Anti-Tank Battery Royal Artillery, the 1st Airlanding Light Regiment Royal Artillery, and the 16th Parachute Field Ambulance. Divisional units are also covered, such as the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, 1st Airborne Division Defense Platoon, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and 261 Field Park Company, Royal Engineers, plus accounts from members of the Glider Pilot Regiment. Contains 134 black and white photos, two color photos, four color maps, and five black and white maps.