Product Description

This book tells the true story of the Battle of Arnhem which was fought in September 1944. Nine thousand men of the First British Airborne Division were parachuted into the peaceful countryside that surrounded Arnhem. Their objective was to capture and hold the bridge over the Rhine ahead of the advancing British Second Army. Nine days later, after some of the fiercest street-fighting of the war, 2000 paratroopers managed to escape to safety. 'Finely recorded...truly the battle of Arnhem has been fortunate in its historian' Sunday Times

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #584610 in Books
• Published on: 2003-06-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

About the Author
Christopher Hibbert was educated at Radley and Oxford. He served as an infantry officer during the war, was twice wounded and was awarded the Military Cross in 1945. Described by Professor J.H. Plumb as 'a writer of the highest ability', he is, in the words of The Times Educational Supplement 'perhaps the most gifted popular historian we have.' He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and an Hon. D. Litt of Leicester University.

Customer Reviews

A Book too far...........
I bought this because I had seen the film "A Bridge Too Far" and had read a few bits and pieces on Operation Market Garden before. I have to say overall I was a little disappointed with this book. There is a distinct lack of maps so it is difficult to gauge who is where a lot of the time, and the author could have spent a bit more time actually describing what Arnhem was like geographically to put things into context. Whilst there appears to have been a lot of research done it is unclear sometimes where the evidence/information has come from - i.e. an "Englishman" did this - well who was it or who saw them do it?! It would also have been really interesting to have explained what happened to all the units and individuals involved after the battle had ended, and for the rest of the war.
Whilst this may give a good basis for understanding the battle the narrative could have benefited from restructuring to enable a better flow of events.

A gripping step by step account of the Battle for Arnhem.
Very few stones are left unturned in this, compelling description of the Arnhem Battle. With quotes from Commanders and Soldiers of both sides, it gives the reader great insight and perspective. If you only ever read one book about Arnhem, Make this the one!!!