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Oosterhout, Holland 1944-09-21 (18 others)

Overview:

After the crossing of the Nijmegen Bridge by combined British-American forces, the fate of Operation Market-Garden hung in the balance. As this was happening, the gallant defenders of Arnhem Bridge were in the process of being overwhelmed. The German forces sought to establish blocking positions south of Arnhem to prevent relief of the surviving members of the encircled 1st British Airborne Division at Oosterbeek. Therefore, troops of SS Kampfgruppe Knaust sought to impinge on the Allied bridgehead north of Nijmegen.. . . .Elements of SS Panzer Division "Frundsberg" with Panthers, PzIVs, halftracks and a Tiger, attack Americans from the 82nd Airborne who are defending a causeway. Cromwell and Challenger tanks, along with British infantry attempt to reinforce the Americans before they are crushed. This is a vicious, high-casualty blood letting.

Defender: American/British (Co. C, I/504th Parachute Infantry Regt., 82nd Airborne Division; 3rd Motor Btn & 2nd Armoured Recon Btn, Welsh Guards, Guards Armoured Division)  

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