nice to see you in my village Oosterbeek, don't worry about the tank. It is allowed to climb on it. My grandparents lived in September 1944 about 200 meters from Hartestein. I now live opposite the cemetery, on the other side of the track. Next Sunday there will be flower laying again at the cemetery. My son will also be laying flowers from school. He is the third generation to lay flowers, so no, we will never forget
Thank you for taking the time to honor our lost hero’s and the war sites in your travels. You guys do a fantastic job in covering all the important details, tastefully with respect 🙏❤️
What's nice and graceful remembrance of those who gave their lives to liberate my country. As you said in your video. We never forget. And this is something we teach our children when they are young. Especially around Arnhem. Graves are maintained and checked by local people. Every grave. There are waiting list for this honor.
When I was based in Germany in the late 80s our squadron camp shared with the Army Higher Education Centre. I was detailed to drive the coach to Arnhem for a group of 'students' to visit the battle sites. Opened my eyes as given a deep insight to what went on.
Well done with your sincere respect showing us and commenting in Arnhem. I served in the Staffordshire Regiment in the 1970’s. Our uniforms had a glider patch on them remembering the regiment’s landing at Arnhem in Horsa gliders.
My wife and I truly enjoy your travels - "SPR" is short for SAPPER - I am not being critical and I do enjoy the respect you give to our fallen I would just point out we do not celebrate war the services to our fallen are Commemorations keep up the good work Lest We Forget.
Brilliant episode guys, has personal memories for me as i served in the Parachute regiment for 18yrs having joined in 1979. It's actually the annual anniversary next week 21st/22nd September, and the 80th anniversary. The local people still hold us in high regard. Thanks for taking the time.
Spr is the abbreviation for "Sapper" the equivalent rank to Private in the Corps of Royal Engineers. Derived from the French word "sappe" a derivation of the archaic French word for spade - the name became connected with military engineers who would dig covered trenches that allowed them to approach the walls of a fort that was under siege. I've been in the Corps of Royal Engineers for almost 40 years. Loving the channel by the way
Another great video guys. The "SPR" on the bench stood for "Sapper" which is the term for the rank of Private in the Royal Engineers. As is the Term "Gunner" in the Royal Artillery. Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you so much for your very respectful vlog of the BRIDGE TO FAR, as a veteran myself I have visited Oosterbeek on many occasions, always brought a tear to my eye, my brother who is also a veteran is in Holland as I write this comment he was ex Para and visits every year. Thank you
You Sir are very Welcome. Thank you for joining us on the channel. You may enjoy some of our Episodes in Normandy here... ua-cam.com/video/3B_VDgZ20lE/v-deo.html
Got to agree with you 100% . I've been to lots of 1st and 2nd war locations during my travels. Sparing a minute to read and think of those on the headstones is so important. Many have relatives who never got to travel to visit the graves.
You two provide such brilliant and moving WW2 commemoration episodes……thank you. If you are ever visiting Cambridge I’m certain you’d find a visit to the American Cemetery very thought provoking (I think there around 4000 graves there). Also the Imperial War Museum at nearby WW2 Duxford Airfield is superb, especially on an air show day. Well done for achieving over 11k subscribers ……onwards to 20k and I’m sure many many more.
Two great videos Guys,those villages and towns you visited were beautiful and litter free, the Market Garden doc was RESPECTFULLY presented and very informative for those who aren’t aware of what has gone before them so they can enjoy the freedom we have for now.
An excellent vlog guys, to a bunch of brave men. I also stayed in Arnhem a couple of years ago as, my late dad was in 1 para. He was captured at the a Hartenstein and thankfully survived a German pow camp. Again, well done 👍.
LEST WE Forget. We thank you for taking the time to remind us. I'm in the middle of Band Of Brothers for the secomd time of watching, love how the begining of each episode starts with the interviews of paratroopers who participated in the battles.
Just ignore Episode 4, the Market Garden episode. It's very inaccurate and disrespectful to the British tank unit. Ambrose couldn even get the name of the unit correct and the tv show followed his poor research. It was B Squadron 44th Royal Tank Regiment and they gave as good as they got around Nuenen.
Fabulous episode, though I now worry you are ever at a cliff-top and there is a sign stating "Jump off at your own risk" Ewa will have you jumping off..... Arnhem: Extremely thought-provoking and incredibly sad. So many of those lost were in their twenties. It makes you feel quite humble, and puts into perspective things we complain about while these young men never got to experience life. We owe them all a lot.
You know how it is Bib…. Best we do as we are told 🤣 This is the reason we must all live our own lives to the full, we have no understanding of how lucky we actually are
Major General John Dutton Frost CB DSO MC. LEGEND of the Parachute regiment . He with a hand full of men reached the bridge and held it but sadly no help came . Everyone who has served in Para Reg knows that particular operation . Every man an Emperor . Utrinque Paratus. Excellent video very well done 👍.
Well technically they never held the bridge. They didn't reach the south end, and the Germans were always in control of the north end of the bridge and the off ramp. Frost and his men held a section of the north end and some houses, but this soon dwindled. The actual plan was to take and hold the entire bridge, and most of the town of Arnhem. Due to the caution of the USAAF and RAF (refusing to fly double missions on day one and dropping too far from the bridge) , and some mistakes made by 1st Airborne commanders, this was not remotely achieved. Help couldn't come because XXX Corps got stopped in Nijmegen after the US 82nd Airborne failed to take the road bridge there on time.
That was emotional, My father dropped into Arnhem with the 2nd battalion South Staffs. He got out of the town at the back of the church...( Angel of Arnhem ) .. Assisted by the polish forces who couldn't break into the town....😢
I think these stories fascinating and could listen to the details of everyone of them all whilst never truly being able to understand the gravity of how it must have been for those men
That church is actually in the video; you can see it at 2:20. Kate ter Horst's (angel of Arnhem) house/hospital is right next to it. The address is Benedendorpsweg 136 Oosterbeek.
Great history lesson thank you for sharing more adventures.we so enjoy your videos looking forward for the next adventure.the heroes are we are all are free
Excellent video. Well done for not repeating the myth that Market Garden was designed to end the war. It's goals were actually pretty limited to just a bridgehead over the Rhine and a move north to the sea to cut off the western Netherlands. British 2nd Army actually kept all the ground it took, and even stopped a German counter attack a week later that attempted to retake Nijmegen. The salient was even expanded in October when Overloon and Venray were liberated in Operation Aintree. Few people know about this. Cheers. Edit. 17,000 was the total number of casualties including wounded and prisoner of war. Nearly half of that 17,000 were taken prisoner.
@@ontheroadadventure Well I guess if it was successful it would have helped to end the war 'sooner', but in and of itself it was still a comparatively limited operation in scope and the American armies to the south would still have needed to get to the Rhine too, which they also failed to do for the next 6 months. They ended up having their own failures in the Hurtgen Forest, Lorraine and the retreat in the Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge). Cheers.
Rich & Ewa. Another thought provoking and respectful insight into the appalling sacrifices made by “the greatest generation” on our behalf! Great content, and a great balance of historical information, sight seeing and a little light relief thrown in for good measure!! PS…….I’m racking my brain to think of anyone else who could so easily transition from duck crap to an egg sandwich with such seemless perfection! Perfect…..!! Highly entertaining as ever!
Thank you both. One brilliant video. We all must remember our fallen. As an ex service man myself. It needs a lot to me. God bless all our services men and women. We will remember them. Thank you again. Ride safe God bless you both.👍👍👍👍
Excellent video guys!! Have a look at the lone rider tent. I have the big tent its easy to put up 5 mins! plus you can cook inside too, lots of space. Iv had mine for two years now and wouldn't be without it.
What a thoughtful, poingent episode. The cemeteries are very moving I have visited several in France but didn't know the story of operation Market Garden, thank you for telling the story so well.
@@ontheroadadventure actually thinking about it I'm sure I have, is there a scene with the British officers on a bridge winding up a German under a white flag?
@@ontheroadadventure i live close to hell's highway the road they used all the way from valkenswaard to nijmegen/arnhem...now the road is a two lane road,back in those days it was just a small dirt road...every time i drive on this road i think about all the things that happend there
The bridge was named after Major General John Dutton Frost (1912-1993) he was part of the British forces who protected the then known, Rhine bridge. This was also the bridge referenced in the movie, the IJssel bridge in Deventer was the bridge used in the movie. My grandfather was a Canadian Marksmen during WWII. We still have many ammo box lids with the names of his Brothers and some very funny messages written in. He kept them for when morale was low and he needed a smile. Watching this video today, makes me want to watch the movie a bridge too far!
We are back from our tour and doing all my catching up's (3 C) in Fairbanks Alaska Yesterday & 91 degrees today in Florida USA. we just got home this morning. Yes band of brothers was an honored series, and the conditions were horrible
@@ontheroadadventure got cut up by a lady putting lipstick. I could have done with Ewa to point her in the right direction. Found out after massive expense and months of rehearsals that my daughters don’t have a dance for the show in a few weeks time after the family have booked accommodation.
Oh Mate that sucks, Try to make good of the situation though with your family. Any time spent together is not wasted, Make new plans and enjoy yourselves
A very moving episode Rich and Ewa. It’s uncanny the very sombre mood that engulfs you visiting a war grave venue, making us feel very insignificant, and rightly so. On the tent front, to find a pitch together, or fly first, that you can stand up in and is acceptably light, is a major ask, and if you find one let me know😂. The previously mentioned Lone Rider works, but doesn’t tick the light or reasonable packed size category, I’ve got one but it’s relegated to car camping duties now. If Vango could put the Galaxy 300 on a diet, that would fit the bill maybe. Ride safe👍🏼
Another very interesting video, guys and dealt with very well given the subject. On a separate note, Ewa I do hope your family in Poland have escaped unscathed from the severe weather and flooding.
Re John Frost - he was the senior officer who led the attempt to capture Arnhem Bridge. In the film A Bridge To Far he is played by Sir Anthony Hopkins.
Major General John Dutton Frost, CB, DSO & Bar, MC, DL (31 December 1912 - 21 May 1993) was an airborne officer of the British Army, best known for being the leader of the small group of British airborne troops that actually arrived at Arnhem bridge during the Battle of Arnhem in Operation Market Garden, in the Second World War. He was one of the first to join the newly formed Parachute Regiment and served with distinction in many wartime airborne operations, such as in North Africa and Sicily and Italy, until his injury and subsequent capture at Arnhem. Wikipedia.
Great to see the area and museum in Arnhem, very interesting. From a tent point of view have a look at Khyam tents from the UK. They go up within a minute.
Another class video guys. “Lest we forget” absolutely! 🥰 p.s I told you an inside up first tent months ago that it wasn’t a good idea after I suffered the same fate in the lakes! At least you guys stuck it out, I binned it and booked airb&b 🤷♂️🤪 Respect 🙏
The lady you're referring to at 15.20 min. was Kate ter Horst, nicknamed by the British as 'the angel of Arnhem'. Kate took many wounded soldiers into her home for treatment and she personally comfort them in their final moments. Kate tragically died in the 1990's after being hit by a car in her hometown of Oosterbeek. I don't know if you guys are into (war) movies, but if you are, I suggest you watch ' Theirs is the Glory.' Filmed in 1946 in the originaliteit ruins in Oosterbeek and starred by the men who actual fought their two years earlier. Very nice video by the way.
Another enjoyable vid. DL answered your question about 'SPR'. I have visited most of the sites you have ref WW2, but My passion is WW1. So I am of tonight 15 Sept. to the Somme and Mons. Hopefully I will be able to keep up with you. Cheer.
Re tent options take a look at the lone rider moto tent or the Redverz Acatama both pitch up with the inner tent already inside and are very quick and easy to erect. The Redverz is bigger than the lone rider but both pack down roughly the same size and weigh roughly the same. Added benefit is you can stand up in both and the garage area is seperate from the sleeping area so wet stuff can be kept away from the sleeping side. I have the Acatama and can’t recommend it highly enough👍🏼 Another interesting vid from you many thanks🙏🏼
Operation Market Garden disastrous outcome was mainly due to the unwillingness of Montgomery to listen to the Dutch resistance, voices in his own coalition and general Sosabowski from the Polish forces. He tried even to blame the Polish in the end for the disaster. Unfortunately it took far too long to recognize the heroic acts from the Polish soldiers. The Polish were heroes in their own right, besides the Canadians and British, they did what they could… and we are thankful for that.
Well that's become a myth I'm afraid and in fact after reports of the Germans in the area the original plan was actually enlarged and strengthened. The original plan was Operation Comet. This only involved the British and Polish paratroopers. Market Garden almost tripled the paratroop strength by including the two American paratroop divisions. British 1st Airborne had more anti tank guns than the Germans had tanks. They should have had enough to deal with what the Germans had at the time when they dropped. The Germans had next to no armour in the area at the time. The German armoured reinforcements actually came in from Germany in the days that followed. Dutch intelligence knew nothing about those units. They were deep inside Germany. The main reason Market Garden did not succeed was because Brereton and Williams of the USAAF refused to fly double missions on day one (against Montgomery's recommendations) and Hollinghurst of the RAF wouldn't fly closer to the Arnhem bridge to drop the paras. A German report right after the battle concluded that dispersed drops and over a number of days was the main reason for the failure. That's not on Montgomery, but on Brereton, Williams and Hollinghurst. Montgomery had zero jurisdiction over the air forces. He was only commander of British 21st Army Group. He couldn't order the USAAF and RAF around. By the way, Sosabowski was in favour of Market Garden. It was the previous Operation Comet he was not happy about. As soon as Market Garden replaced Comet, Sosabowski was on board with it and thought it would succeed. Do not believe A Bridge Too Far. It's inaccurate and it mentions nothing about the decisions made by Brereton and Williams (likely to not upset American audiences) and it mentions nothing about Operation Comet being strengthened into Operation Market Garden. There are many other inaccuracies in the film which have sadly perpetuated myths. Market Garden was actually the fastest allied advance against German opposition in the entire September 1944 to February 1945 period. Nearly 100km of German held ground taken in just 3 days. Compare that to Hodges in the Hurtgen Forest and Patton in the Lorraine. Both got next to nowhere for 3 months, suffering 40,000 to 50,000 casualties each. Cheers.
@@lyndoncmp5751 - well, a lot of in-corrections in your piece to be honest. The plan was a failure from the beginning, mainly due to an arrogant Montgomery whom was arguing constantly with the Americans and Polish. The planning was also crap, it took only roughly a week to come up with the idea, pretty short for one of the largest operations in WW2. That proved later to be devastating. The landing, far from target, was done on purpose to avoid casualties. And an other fact is, that the front line was more then 120km long. Almost impossible to hold with the equipment and weaponry in these days. Besides that he let general Horrocks lead the ground forces and it was clear from the beginning that this man was physically and mentally not capable off leading troops (he was badly injured year before and still suffered from his wounds sometimes in such a way he wasn’t available for a week or so). That the Germans had hardly any weaponry, is also incorrect, the Dutch resistance had photographed secretly the presence of the German troops and had concrete photographic evidence that was ignored by the British. The sole reason why the Germans didn’t blow up the last bridge because they had massive weaponry available for a counter attack! That was the German plan. And an other big mistake from the British, was the 15th army of the Germans in Zeeland. They didn’t attacked them so the 15th army could join the German forces in Arnhem. Due to the mistakes of the British military commanders the Dutch suffered the hunger winter and a lot of resistance fighters were murdered as a repercussion.
@janjanssen9629 With respect, almost everything in your post is based on an old outdated inaccurate film. You seem to prefer to believe myths rather than facts. Montgomery didn't plan Market Garden. He only had the overall broad idea, which was actually a good one and liked by almost everyone of note including the individual Airborne commanders. Gavin of the 82nd Airborne for example says he truly believed it would shorten the war .The actual planning of Market Garden was then taken over and done from the 10th September by First Allied Airborne Army, the USAAF and the RAF. Montgomery actually tried to persuade Brereton, the American commander of First Allied Airborne Army, to fly double missions on day one but Brereton refused. Brereton backed another American general, Williams of the USAAF Troop Carrier Command, who did not want to tire his crews by flying two trips on day one. This cautious decision by two American air force generals was the biggest mistake made by the allies. A German report on the battle soon after also concluded that. The only reason why Market Garden was even possible in the first place was because Montgomery's 2nd British Army were 400km ahead of schedule and in Brussels, Belgium by the beginning of September. Only Paris was supposed to be reached by then. Under Montgomery as C-in-C of all allied ground forces the allies were well ahead of target. Then Eisenhower took Montgomery's job on September 1st and the advance stalled for the next six months. You are incorrect about the recon photos. They didnt show any SS tanks. All these photos showed was a handful of obsolete tanks of a training battalion. The Herman Goring training and replacement battalion. This unit was irrelevant in Market Garden. It was down near Eindhoven when the paratroopers dropped. It was attacked by fighter bombers and fled and played no real role in the battle. The fact is, the two Waffen SS panzer divisions around Arnhem (9th and 10th SS) were at less than one third strength and didn't have a single tank available to send against the paras on the 17th. In actual fact, the first German tank attack against the paras in Market Garden was not until Frosts men were attacked late on the second day, the 18th. Frosts men stopped this attack with anti tank guns. These tanks were Panzer IIIs and IVs from Kompanie Mielke. This unit had only just arrived in the Netherlands. It was 200 km away in Bielfeld, Germany when the paras dropped the day before. It was nowhere near the Netherlands. On the 3rd day, the Stug IIIs of Sturmgeschutz Brigade 280 arrived from Germany. As did the Tiger Is of Schwere Kompanie Hummel and the Panthers of Panzer Brigade 107. Again, none of these units were in the Netherlands when Market Garden began. King Tigers of Schwere Panzer Abteilung 506 arrived in the Arnhem and Oosterbeek area a week after the operation began. It was also in Bielfeld Germany when the paras dropped. Market Garden was actually designed to cut off the western Netherlands and facilitate opening Antwerp. Had Market Garden suceeded with Arnhem taken by the end of the first week, the next phase was a move north to the coast and isolate the German forces near Antwerp. The Americans to the south failed in their own attacks into the Hurtgen Forest and Aachen so even if there was a British bridgehead over the Rhine at Arnhem it couldn't have been utilised for an immediate advance into Germany until the Americans to the south had moved up in tandem and also got to the Rhine which they didn't do all through that autumn. The American Hurtgen Forest and Lorraine campaigns were far bigger disasters than Market Garden, with 40,000-50,000 casualties each and objectives not achieved. Montgomery was the most successful Western Allied ground commander of WW2 by some way. He won more battles and took more ground through more countries while facing more quality German opposition than any other Western Allied ground commander in WW2. Nobody did more to help win the ground war in the west than Bernard Montgomery. Eisenhower had to go running back to Montgomery to take over US 1st Army from Bradley when they were retreating in the Ardennes. Montgomery never blamed Sosabowski for Market Garden not succeeding and I'll pay 10,000 pounds into your bank account if you can show that he did. That's another myth. In his biography Montgomery didn't put any blame on anyone else except himself. It was Browning who recommended that Sosabowski be replaced by a younger and more cooperative Polish commander. Browning was actually the first commander to go after Market Garden. Browning was out of the Airborne soon after and shunted off to Burma in an administration position before the end of 1944. Neither Browning or Sosabowski should have been removed. Instead, the incompetent Brereton should have been dismissed, but seeing as Eisenhower had only just appointed Brereton to command First Allied Airborne Army in July that was never going to happen. Eisenhower never admitted any of his many mistakes.
Have a look at the redverz solo. Goes up in one can also take the inner tent out if you want. Only two poles. And you can stand up in it. I’ve been using one for years. Although I have about 7 tents now. 🤣
No matter what the subject matter you cover you always make me laugh. when you left some washing on the bike or climbing on a tank for example Keep on going , you always brighten my day 😊
We wont be selling this one im afraid bud, its fantastic, just no good for uk wet weather due to the way the fly goes on after the inner is up and already wet
Great videos guys. We were at that cemetery last month on our trip to Denmark and stumbled across a Gorringe grave that we didn't know about. We did the museum at the bridge but didn't have time for the main museum. Lovely area around Arnhem.
@@ontheroadadventure it was very good too and told the story very well. Would love to go back to that area. Quite emotional seeing trooper E J Gorringe's grave, he was only 22 when he died and he had the same name as Edward's father. very sobering.
@@ontheroadadventure I know, it’s hard to condense a whole area into a day or two. I have a friend who is on his way to Poland in his campervan and I suggested he look up your channel for reference.
A lot of cities still honor the Polish soldiers who helped to liberate our country. A lot of us remember and honor the fallen every 4th of may. There are some neat stories, for instance about the city of Breda which was liberated by Polish forces: they sorted out General Maczek after WW2 when the communist regime in Warszawa denied him a pension. The Mayor of Breda personally arranged his pension and the Dutch government paid it for years. All of this in secret, because it was thought this might make the communists in Poland angry, and in light of the cold war this was unwanted. Until this day there is a General Maczekstraat in Breda.
Can you imagine how hard it was to get into the tank. Well done for your visits to these commemorative places. How do you find your music it is so effective.
your programs should be on the history channel great content and appropriate music 😍look at the khyam Darlington 3.0 3man tent 👍, how about a bit more content on your cooking and trangia cooking system please ( Evan the tinned moose meat ) 🤣
Thanks bud, dont worry we will do some more epic cooking soon. When we are touring like this its hard to find the time for the good cook ups but we have some big ideas!
Just reading on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission site that two British soldiers who died in the Arnhem battle have been identified and buried with full military honours in the CWGC Arnhem Oousterbeek Cemetery, 18/09/2024. The Dutch Recovery and Identification Unit were of great help in identifying the remains of these soldiers. As were the Dutch people in welcoming the relatives of Private Henry Moon and Lt Desmond Green Anderson. RIP
So, are you planning to stay around in the Arnhem / Ede area? I hope you are aware that in remembrance of the Market Garden air drops, every year an international group of Para's do airdrops on the Ginkelse Heide between Arnhem and Ede. This year the the Saturday the 21st of September I expect some extra spectacle because of the 80 year anniversary, especially because there is locally already extra activity because of a large NATO airdrop exercise called Falcon Leap in roughly the same area.
Just visit Landgoed Schoonderlogt in Elst also if you have the time anytime. I live here and this is the place where Dick Winters has his headquarters for operation Market garden. You can see where he was during the war and the room where he was typing in de serie Band of Brothers, ep 5 Crossroads.
I like the umbrella style pop up tent i got from decathlon but for you guys one of the lone rider tents might work as it has an outside that goes up first and has plenty of room for 2
@@ontheroadadventure the best bet is to go and have a look in your nearest outdoors when you get home to see them all built up or go to the camping and caravan show in Birmingham this year the tents usually have a massive display
Have you thought about a tarp for over the tent before you put it up? I'm sure others on here will let you know how good/bad that could work out for you.
@@ontheroadadventureyeah very good. Decent roads, great passes and sunny weather. The most scenic bits are probably around the coastal areas, otherwise there’s great options for those who enjoy some green lanes and a bit of gravel . And your Sterling goes a long way over here if you ever want to give it a try
Google Vango Galaxy 300, bigger than what you’ve got at the moment but pitches in one so no wet inner if it’s raining. You can stand in the porch area where you can cook too. Also when it rains you can put the bike in the door area then load/unload in the dry. Not as small pack size as yours but maybe a good trade off?
Get a lone rider but the bigger one. Mine is brilliant and you can fit 2 single air beds in the lonerider but the part that's actually the bike garage is huge and loads of room. Outside gets put up with 3 poles and bedroom is attached or can be taken down first so you can pack all your bags and bikes then take outside down last. Can't fault mine and has held uo in 60mph winds in north Wales.
@ontheroadadventure ye they are not light if I'm honest but as a bike tent. 10 mind to put up on my own and take down and the room inside is huge loads of options out there now though. Keep us updated in your tent shopping. X
@ontheroadadventure Commonwealth Wargraves Commission have an app that shows you war cemeteries here and in Europe as they provide the upkeep for most of them
After the Battle of Arnhem, the story continued, many paratroopers where in hospitals and the doctors and nurses knew once these men where healed enough they would be transported to POW camps in Germany. Some of these nurses got in contact with the resistance. And they came up with a plan to get these men out of the hospital under the eyes of the Germans and later across the river Rhine. There is a book about it or maybe a movie. And not to forget the polish Airborne troops they where again involved to get these men across. The Germans learned about the help of the Dutch and the repercussions where harsh. One of these repercussions was to totally demolish Arnhem nothing above one meter was left standing.
Not many people know that the Germans tried a counter attack in early October with more panzer divisions. This was an attempt to push south from Arnhem and retake Nijmegen. British 2nd Army stopped this German counter attack dead in its tracks and kept hold of Nijmegen. The Nijmegen area was where the British and Canadians invaded Germany from in 1945 so Market Garden was by no means a waste. That area had to be taken anyway and in truth there probably would have been a tougher fight with more casualties had they waited until October to advance there in worse weather and against stronger German forces, instead of mid September.
nice to see you in my village Oosterbeek, don't worry about the tank. It is allowed to climb on it. My grandparents lived in September 1944 about 200 meters from Hartestein. I now live opposite the cemetery, on the other side of the track. Next Sunday there will be flower laying again at the cemetery. My son will also be laying flowers from school. He is the third generation to lay flowers, so no, we will never forget
Much Respect 🫡
Very emotional when the flower children lay the flowers and say the names of the fallen
@@georgefirth09 well they don't mention the names, but they read them to themselves,and see there young age.
Thank you for taking the time to honor our lost hero’s and the war sites in your travels. You guys do a fantastic job in covering all the important details, tastefully with respect 🙏❤️
Thanks Bill, it’s important to us that these things are done and with respect 🫡
@@billwaterhouse5894 some of the details are a little off
The 101 fought at Eindhoven not Arnhem
What's nice and graceful remembrance of those who gave their lives to liberate my country. As you said in your video. We never forget. And this is something we teach our children when they are young. Especially around Arnhem.
Graves are maintained and checked by local people. Every grave. There are waiting list for this honor.
When I was based in Germany in the late 80s our squadron camp shared with the Army Higher Education Centre. I was detailed to drive the coach to Arnhem for a group of 'students' to visit the battle sites. Opened my eyes as given a deep insight to what went on.
It is a fascinating place, so much History in such a small location
Well done with your sincere respect showing us and commenting in Arnhem. I served in the Staffordshire Regiment in the 1970’s. Our uniforms had a glider patch on them remembering the regiment’s landing at Arnhem in Horsa gliders.
Your very welcome
My wife and I truly enjoy your travels - "SPR" is short for SAPPER - I am not being critical and I do enjoy the respect you give to our fallen I would just point out we do not celebrate war the services to our fallen are Commemorations keep up the good work Lest We Forget.
Brilliant episode guys, has personal memories for me as i served in the Parachute regiment for 18yrs having joined in 1979. It's actually the annual anniversary next week 21st/22nd September, and the 80th anniversary. The local people still hold us in high regard. Thanks for taking the time.
Cheers Alan, yes the Dutch are thankful for what was attempted even now and even though it failed. Amazing people
Spr is the abbreviation for "Sapper" the equivalent rank to Private in the Corps of Royal Engineers. Derived from the French word "sappe" a derivation of the archaic French word for spade - the name became connected with military engineers who would dig covered trenches that allowed them to approach the walls of a fort that was under siege. I've been in the Corps of Royal Engineers for almost 40 years. Loving the channel by the way
Thanks 👍
Deep respect to you for showing such reverence. The way you covered this subject reflects why you’re my number one following on UA-cam.Thank you❤️
Thank you so much, we really wanted to film this with great respect
Another great video guys. The "SPR" on the bench stood for "Sapper" which is the term for the rank of Private in the Royal Engineers. As is the Term "Gunner" in the Royal Artillery.
Looking forward to the next one.
Thanks bud
What a respectful video about Market Garden x
Thank you its important to us to show respect to the Fallen when we record these videos. Thanks for Joining us
Thank you so much for your very respectful vlog of the BRIDGE TO FAR, as a veteran myself I have visited Oosterbeek on many occasions, always brought a tear to my eye, my brother who is also a veteran is in Holland as I write this comment he was ex Para and visits every year.
Thank you
You Sir are very Welcome. Thank you for joining us on the channel. You may enjoy some of our Episodes in Normandy here... ua-cam.com/video/3B_VDgZ20lE/v-deo.html
Got to agree with you 100% . I've been to lots of 1st and 2nd war locations during my travels. Sparing a minute to read and think of those on the headstones is so important. Many have relatives who never got to travel to visit the graves.
We will remember them
Great duo
Thanks. ☺️
@@ontheroadadventure You're welcome
Another amazing episode. You have shown such respect and companion in sharing this journey with us. Thank you so much.
Much appreciated Eddie. Thank you
You two provide such brilliant and moving WW2 commemoration episodes……thank you.
If you are ever visiting Cambridge I’m certain you’d find a visit to the American Cemetery very thought provoking (I think there around 4000 graves there). Also the Imperial War Museum at nearby WW2 Duxford Airfield is superb, especially on an air show day.
Well done for achieving over 11k subscribers ……onwards to 20k and I’m sure many many more.
Thanks Neil, its important we give these episodes and the people we are talking about in them the respect they deserve. Yes Subs are creeping up now!
Decathlon has some very nice tents which has inflatable pillars, maybe one of those might be small enough to take with you
We have seen these, cool idea but not suitable for us on the bike
Awesome video Rich & Ewa! Thanks for sharing another part of history! 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for being with us 👍
Two great videos Guys,those villages and towns you visited were beautiful and litter free, the Market Garden doc was RESPECTFULLY presented and very informative for those who aren’t aware of what has gone before them so they can enjoy the freedom we have for now.
Thanks so much Norrie, much appreciated
So respectful, lovely video... Love you bye
Thank you so much 😊
An excellent vlog guys, to a bunch of brave men. I also stayed in Arnhem a couple of years ago as, my late dad was in 1 para. He was captured at the a Hartenstein and thankfully survived a German pow camp. Again, well done 👍.
Wow what a story, just one of thousands, each one fascinating. Much respect 🫡
LEST WE Forget. We thank you for taking the time to remind us. I'm in the middle of Band Of Brothers for the secomd time of watching, love how the begining of each episode starts with the interviews of paratroopers who participated in the battles.
Yes it really brings it home to you as the viewer, this is fact… this really happened…
Just ignore Episode 4, the Market Garden episode. It's very inaccurate and disrespectful to the British tank unit. Ambrose couldn even get the name of the unit correct and the tv show followed his poor research. It was B Squadron 44th Royal Tank Regiment and they gave as good as they got around Nuenen.
Fabulous episode, though I now worry you are ever at a cliff-top and there is a sign stating "Jump off at your own risk" Ewa will have you jumping off.....
Arnhem: Extremely thought-provoking and incredibly sad. So many of those lost were in their twenties. It makes you feel quite humble, and puts into perspective things we complain about while these young men never got to experience life. We owe them all a lot.
You know how it is Bib…. Best we do as we are told 🤣
This is the reason we must all live our own lives to the full, we have no understanding of how lucky we actually are
Enjoyed your video very much! Keep it up
Thanks ☺️
Major General John Dutton Frost CB DSO MC. LEGEND of the Parachute regiment . He with a hand full of men reached
the bridge and held it but sadly no help came . Everyone who has served in Para Reg knows that particular operation .
Every man an Emperor .
Utrinque Paratus.
Excellent video very well done 👍.
Thanks so much, Much respect to all
Well technically they never held the bridge. They didn't reach the south end, and the Germans were always in control of the north end of the bridge and the off ramp.
Frost and his men held a section of the north end and some houses, but this soon dwindled.
The actual plan was to take and hold the entire bridge, and most of the town of Arnhem. Due to the caution of the USAAF and RAF (refusing to fly double missions on day one and dropping too far from the bridge) , and some mistakes made by 1st Airborne commanders, this was not remotely achieved.
Help couldn't come because XXX Corps got stopped in Nijmegen after the US 82nd Airborne failed to take the road bridge there on time.
Thanks for the history lesson. And welcome in The Netherlands
Our pleasure! Thanks for joining us, your country is beautiful
The colonne passed my house today... Love to see the hommage to the veterans..
Awesome 👍
That was emotional,
My father dropped into Arnhem with the 2nd battalion South Staffs.
He got out of the town at the back of the church...( Angel of Arnhem ) ..
Assisted by the polish forces who couldn't break into the town....😢
I think these stories fascinating and could listen to the details of everyone of them all whilst never truly being able to understand the gravity of how it must have been for those men
That church is actually in the video; you can see it at 2:20. Kate ter Horst's (angel of Arnhem) house/hospital is right next to it. The address is Benedendorpsweg 136 Oosterbeek.
I bet theres loads we pass by with no idea!
Great history lesson thank you for sharing more adventures.we so enjoy your videos looking forward for the next adventure.the heroes are we are all are free
Glad you enjoyed it, we must live our lives to the full to thank those who gave us theirs
Excellent video. Well done for not repeating the myth that Market Garden was designed to end the war. It's goals were actually pretty limited to just a bridgehead over the Rhine and a move north to the sea to cut off the western Netherlands. British 2nd Army actually kept all the ground it took, and even stopped a German counter attack a week later that attempted to retake Nijmegen. The salient was even expanded in October when Overloon and Venray were liberated in Operation Aintree. Few people know about this.
Cheers.
Edit. 17,000 was the total number of casualties including wounded and prisoner of war. Nearly half of that 17,000 were taken prisoner.
Yes I had heard that too, perhaps they told the troops it was to begin the end of the war to motivate them?
@@ontheroadadventure Well I guess if it was successful it would have helped to end the war 'sooner', but in and of itself it was still a comparatively limited operation in scope and the American armies to the south would still have needed to get to the Rhine too, which they also failed to do for the next 6 months. They ended up having their own failures in the Hurtgen Forest, Lorraine and the retreat in the Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge).
Cheers.
Rich & Ewa. Another thought provoking and respectful insight into the appalling sacrifices made by “the greatest generation” on our behalf! Great content, and a great balance of historical information, sight seeing and a little light relief thrown in for good measure!!
PS…….I’m racking my brain to think of anyone else who could so easily transition from duck crap to an egg sandwich with such seemless perfection!
Perfect…..!! Highly entertaining as ever!
Thanks so much, Random is just how our day goes!
Thank you both. One brilliant video. We all must remember our fallen. As an ex service man myself. It needs a lot to me. God bless all our services men and women. We will remember them. Thank you again. Ride safe God bless you both.👍👍👍👍
Thanks so much James
Another great history lesson from on the road delivered with respect.
Much appreciated
Another good one guys. Your historical content is always well presented and respectful to all sides. 😊👍🏍
Much appreciated! We think it so important to show respect to the fallen when filming these things
Excellent video guys!! Have a look at the lone rider tent. I have the big tent its easy to put up 5 mins! plus you can cook inside too, lots of space. Iv had mine for two years now and wouldn't be without it.
It loks a great tent, however its pack size and weight is massive
What a thoughtful, poingent episode. The cemeteries are very moving I have visited several in France but didn't know the story of operation Market Garden, thank you for telling the story so well.
Thanks for being with us, Have you seen the Classic Film, A Bridge too far?
@@ontheroadadventure actually thinking about it I'm sure I have, is there a scene with the British officers on a bridge winding up a German under a white flag?
@@ontheroadadventure i live close to hell's highway the road they used all the way from valkenswaard to nijmegen/arnhem...now the road is a two lane road,back in those days it was just a small dirt road...every time i drive on this road i think about all the things that happend there
Great video both. Very moving indeed. We will remember them.
Thanks Dave
very nice guys great work great video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Very educational episode thank you for sharing
You are so welcome. We find these places so interesting and learn things as we explore
The bridge was named after Major General John Dutton Frost (1912-1993) he was part of the British forces who protected the then known, Rhine bridge. This was also the bridge referenced in the movie, the IJssel bridge in Deventer was the bridge used in the movie. My grandfather was a Canadian Marksmen during WWII. We still have many ammo box lids with the names of his Brothers and some very funny messages written in. He kept them for when morale was low and he needed a smile. Watching this video today, makes me want to watch the movie a bridge too far!
Wow now that’s awesome I’d love to see the messages inside the ammo boxes!
Thanks for the video and your visit to our little country: the Netherlands, welcome back! I hope you enjoyed the Netherlands
Thanks so much, we cannot wait to return again and learn more about the Beautiful Netherlands
What a wonderful interesting video . Learning at its best and thank you for sharing the stories .
Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks for being with us Tim
Thank you both 👏
Our pleasure!
Great video guys , very interesting if not hard to listen to at times but thankyou for showing us
Thanks for being with us
We are back from our tour and doing all my catching up's (3 C) in Fairbanks Alaska Yesterday & 91 degrees today in Florida USA. we just got home this morning. Yes band of brothers was an honored series, and the conditions were horrible
Wow thats a bit of a temp Change! How was the trip?
Thank you for your respectful documentation from a former sergeant first class, Royal Netherlands Army.
Your so welcome, Its important to us to show respect when filming at these locations.
Well after today this film has cheered me up
What happened today?
@@ontheroadadventure got cut up by a lady putting lipstick. I could have done with Ewa to point her in the right direction.
Found out after massive expense and months of rehearsals that my daughters don’t have a dance for the show in a few weeks time after the family have booked accommodation.
Oh Mate that sucks, Try to make good of the situation though with your family. Any time spent together is not wasted, Make new plans and enjoy yourselves
A very moving episode Rich and Ewa. It’s uncanny the very sombre mood that engulfs you visiting a war grave venue, making us feel very insignificant, and rightly so.
On the tent front, to find a pitch together, or fly first, that you can stand up in and is acceptably light, is a major ask, and if you find one let me know😂. The previously mentioned Lone Rider works, but doesn’t tick the light or reasonable packed size category, I’ve got one but it’s relegated to car camping duties now. If Vango could put the Galaxy 300 on a diet, that would fit the bill maybe. Ride safe👍🏼
Yeah we are in the Endless search for the perfect tent! We think the unicorn Tent doesnt exist like motos... So we always need more than one!
@@ontheroadadventure Can't have enough bikes.....or tents😂
Another very interesting video, guys and dealt with very well given the subject. On a separate note, Ewa I do hope your family in Poland have escaped unscathed from the severe weather and flooding.
Thanks David, Yes The Family are not effected by it yet but our thoughts are with all those who have been.
Brilliant guys 😊
Thanks for joining us
Thanks a lot
Most welcome
We’ve got the same MSR tent as you, but we’ve bought a Tarp to put up first, so the inner tent stays dry in the rain, whilst putting it up
That’s a good idea, we may try this on the next tour
We were there last year great tour around the area
A very interesting place to be for sure
Visited Arnhem every year to pay my respects to those that gave all with Airborne Forces Riders
Out of ammo
God save the King
Famous last message
We will remember them
❤ amazing video, THANKYOU
Your very welcome
Just back from our tour!! Nice to catch up with you guys! Another great vid… keep it up! Martin/Suffolk
Hi guys, I trust you had a safe trip in plenty of sunshine?
That was awesome guy's thankyou 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it, THanks for Joining us on the road
Thanks
Thanks so much Paul, you are amazing!
Wonderful episode thanks taym
Cheers bud, glad to have you with us
As a local I can tell you yes, we're very much aware of what happened there every time we cross the bridge.
What a place to live, it must be so thought provoking
Re John Frost - he was the senior officer who led the attempt to capture Arnhem Bridge. In the film A Bridge To Far he is played by Sir Anthony Hopkins.
Oh yes that makes sense 👍
very intresting stuff thank you
Glad you enjoyed it, good to have you with us
Major General John Dutton Frost, CB, DSO & Bar, MC, DL (31 December 1912 - 21 May 1993) was an airborne officer of the British Army, best known for being the leader of the small group of British airborne troops that actually arrived at Arnhem bridge during the Battle of Arnhem in Operation Market Garden, in the Second World War. He was one of the first to join the newly formed Parachute Regiment and served with distinction in many wartime airborne operations, such as in North Africa and Sicily and Italy, until his injury and subsequent capture at Arnhem. Wikipedia.
Sounds like he put in some effort in his time! Much respect 🫡
The new bridge was named after Maj. Gen. John Frost, and was made to the same pattern as the original bridge too far. Well done for your upload.
Thanks bud
Tomorrow evening is the annual remembrance of Operation Market Garden at the Airborne square in Arnhem aka de Berenkuil.
I wish we were there to see it
Great to see the area and museum in Arnhem, very interesting. From a tent point of view have a look at Khyam tents from the UK. They go up within a minute.
I will check it out, thanks ☺️
I had a Khyam tent once. It got stolen from the Donington Monsters of Rock festival in 1994.😢
Another great job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your support! You are amazing
Another class video guys. “Lest we forget” absolutely! 🥰 p.s I told you an inside up first tent months ago that it wasn’t a good idea after I suffered the same fate in the lakes! At least you guys stuck it out, I binned it and booked airb&b 🤷♂️🤪 Respect 🙏
We dont give in Easily! We will need a new solution if we are to use tents in the uk though as the rain never ends
The lady you're referring to at 15.20 min. was Kate ter Horst, nicknamed by the British as 'the angel of Arnhem'. Kate took many wounded soldiers into her home for treatment and she personally comfort them in their final moments. Kate tragically died in the 1990's after being hit by a car in her hometown of Oosterbeek.
I don't know if you guys are into (war) movies, but if you are, I suggest you watch ' Theirs is the Glory.' Filmed in 1946 in the originaliteit ruins in Oosterbeek and starred by the men who actual fought their two years earlier.
Very nice video by the way.
Wow what a sad end for Kate, But what a life she lived. Amazing.
Another enjoyable vid. DL answered your question about 'SPR'. I have visited most of the sites you have ref WW2, but My passion is WW1. So I am of tonight 15 Sept. to the Somme and Mons. Hopefully I will be able to keep up with you. Cheer.
Have a great trip bud, We would like to do a WW1 Tour in the future too
Croc on 🏍
Always.... Cheers Barry
Re tent options take a look at the lone rider moto tent or the Redverz Acatama both pitch up with the inner tent already inside and are very quick and easy to erect. The Redverz is bigger than the lone rider but both pack down roughly the same size and weigh roughly the same. Added benefit is you can stand up in both and the garage area is seperate from the sleeping area so wet stuff can be kept away from the sleeping side. I have the Acatama and can’t recommend it highly enough👍🏼
Another interesting vid from you many thanks🙏🏼
We have seen those tents but they are massive and very heavy packed unfortunately
Operation Market Garden disastrous outcome was mainly due to the unwillingness of Montgomery to listen to the Dutch resistance, voices in his own coalition and general Sosabowski from the Polish forces. He tried even to blame the Polish in the end for the disaster. Unfortunately it took far too long to recognize the heroic acts from the Polish soldiers. The Polish were heroes in their own right, besides the Canadians and British, they did what they could… and we are thankful for that.
The Poles were the same in the Battle of Britain, Theres a film about them, squadron 303
Well that's become a myth I'm afraid and in fact after reports of the Germans in the area the original plan was actually enlarged and strengthened. The original plan was Operation Comet. This only involved the British and Polish paratroopers. Market Garden almost tripled the paratroop strength by including the two American paratroop divisions.
British 1st Airborne had more anti tank guns than the Germans had tanks. They should have had enough to deal with what the Germans had at the time when they dropped. The Germans had next to no armour in the area at the time. The German armoured reinforcements actually came in from Germany in the days that followed. Dutch intelligence knew nothing about those units. They were deep inside Germany.
The main reason Market Garden did not succeed was because Brereton and Williams of the USAAF refused to fly double missions on day one (against Montgomery's recommendations) and Hollinghurst of the RAF wouldn't fly closer to the Arnhem bridge to drop the paras. A German report right after the battle concluded that dispersed drops and over a number of days was the main reason for the failure. That's not on Montgomery, but on Brereton, Williams and Hollinghurst. Montgomery had zero jurisdiction over the air forces. He was only commander of British 21st Army Group. He couldn't order the USAAF and RAF around.
By the way, Sosabowski was in favour of Market Garden. It was the previous Operation Comet he was not happy about. As soon as Market Garden replaced Comet, Sosabowski was on board with it and thought it would succeed.
Do not believe A Bridge Too Far. It's inaccurate and it mentions nothing about the decisions made by Brereton and Williams (likely to not upset American audiences) and it mentions nothing about Operation Comet being strengthened into Operation Market Garden. There are many other inaccuracies in the film which have sadly perpetuated myths.
Market Garden was actually the fastest allied advance against German opposition in the entire September 1944 to February 1945 period. Nearly 100km of German held ground taken in just 3 days. Compare that to Hodges in the Hurtgen Forest and Patton in the Lorraine. Both got next to nowhere for 3 months, suffering 40,000 to 50,000 casualties each.
Cheers.
@@lyndoncmp5751 - well, a lot of in-corrections in your piece to be honest. The plan was a failure from the beginning, mainly due to an arrogant Montgomery whom was arguing constantly with the Americans and Polish. The planning was also crap, it took only roughly a week to come up with the idea, pretty short for one of the largest operations in WW2. That proved later to be devastating. The landing, far from target, was done on purpose to avoid casualties. And an other fact is, that the front line was more then 120km long. Almost impossible to hold with the equipment and weaponry in these days. Besides that he let general Horrocks lead the ground forces and it was clear from the beginning that this man was physically and mentally not capable off leading troops (he was badly injured year before and still suffered from his wounds sometimes in such a way he wasn’t available for a week or so).
That the Germans had hardly any weaponry, is also incorrect, the Dutch resistance had photographed secretly the presence of the German troops and had concrete photographic evidence that was ignored by the British. The sole reason why the Germans didn’t blow up the last bridge because they had massive weaponry available for a counter attack! That was the German plan. And an other big mistake from the British, was the 15th army of the Germans in Zeeland. They didn’t attacked them so the 15th army could join the German forces in Arnhem. Due to the mistakes of the British military commanders the Dutch suffered the hunger winter and a lot of resistance fighters were murdered as a repercussion.
@janjanssen9629
With respect, almost everything in your post is based on an old outdated inaccurate film. You seem to prefer to believe myths rather than facts.
Montgomery didn't plan Market Garden. He only had the overall broad idea, which was actually a good one and liked by almost everyone of note including the individual Airborne commanders. Gavin of the 82nd Airborne for example says he truly believed it would shorten the war .The actual planning of Market Garden was then taken over and done from the 10th September by First Allied Airborne Army, the USAAF and the RAF. Montgomery actually tried to persuade Brereton, the American commander of First Allied Airborne Army, to fly double missions on day one but Brereton refused. Brereton backed another American general, Williams of the USAAF Troop Carrier Command, who did not want to tire his crews by flying two trips on day one. This cautious decision by two American air force generals was the biggest mistake made by the allies. A German report on the battle soon after also concluded that.
The only reason why Market Garden was even possible in the first place was because Montgomery's 2nd British Army were 400km ahead of schedule and in Brussels, Belgium by the beginning of September. Only Paris was supposed to be reached by then. Under Montgomery as C-in-C of all allied ground forces the allies were well ahead of target. Then Eisenhower took Montgomery's job on September 1st and the advance stalled for the next six months.
You are incorrect about the recon photos. They didnt show any SS tanks. All these photos showed was a handful of obsolete tanks of a training battalion. The Herman Goring training and replacement battalion. This unit was irrelevant in Market Garden. It was down near Eindhoven when the paratroopers dropped. It was attacked by fighter bombers and fled and played no real role in the battle.
The fact is, the two Waffen SS panzer divisions around Arnhem (9th and 10th SS) were at less than one third strength and didn't have a single tank available to send against the paras on the 17th. In actual fact, the first German tank attack against the paras in Market Garden was not until Frosts men were attacked late on the second day, the 18th. Frosts men stopped this attack with anti tank guns. These tanks were Panzer IIIs and IVs from Kompanie Mielke. This unit had only just arrived in the Netherlands. It was 200 km away in Bielfeld, Germany when the paras dropped the day before. It was nowhere near the Netherlands. On the 3rd day, the Stug IIIs of Sturmgeschutz Brigade 280 arrived from Germany. As did the Tiger Is of Schwere Kompanie Hummel and the Panthers of Panzer Brigade 107. Again, none of these units were in the Netherlands when Market Garden began. King Tigers of Schwere Panzer Abteilung 506 arrived in the Arnhem and Oosterbeek area a week after the operation began. It was also in Bielfeld Germany when the paras dropped.
Market Garden was actually designed to cut off the western Netherlands and facilitate opening Antwerp. Had Market Garden suceeded with Arnhem taken by the end of the first week, the next phase was a move north to the coast and isolate the German forces near Antwerp. The Americans to the south failed in their own attacks into the Hurtgen Forest and Aachen so even if there was a British bridgehead over the Rhine at Arnhem it couldn't have been utilised for an immediate advance into Germany until the Americans to the south had moved up in tandem and also got to the Rhine which they didn't do all through that autumn. The American Hurtgen Forest and Lorraine campaigns were far bigger disasters than Market Garden, with 40,000-50,000 casualties each and objectives not achieved.
Montgomery was the most successful Western Allied ground commander of WW2 by some way. He won more battles and took more ground through more countries while facing more quality German opposition than any other Western Allied ground commander in WW2. Nobody did more to help win the ground war in the west than Bernard Montgomery. Eisenhower had to go running back to Montgomery to take over US 1st Army from Bradley when they were retreating in the Ardennes.
Montgomery never blamed Sosabowski for Market Garden not succeeding and I'll pay 10,000 pounds into your bank account if you can show that he did. That's another myth. In his biography Montgomery didn't put any blame on anyone else except himself. It was Browning who recommended that Sosabowski be replaced by a younger and more cooperative Polish commander. Browning was actually the first commander to go after Market Garden. Browning was out of the Airborne soon after and shunted off to Burma in an administration position before the end of 1944. Neither Browning or Sosabowski should have been removed. Instead, the incompetent Brereton should have been dismissed, but seeing as Eisenhower had only just appointed Brereton to command First Allied Airborne Army in July that was never going to happen. Eisenhower never admitted any of his many mistakes.
pass the duck cheese from the left hand side 🤣great song by musical youth 👍
Looks like we’ve got a true connoisseur of cheesy tunes here! Keep those great song recommendations coming!
Have a look at the redverz solo. Goes up in one can also take the inner tent out if you want. Only two poles. And you can stand up in it. I’ve been using one for years. Although I have about 7 tents now. 🤣
We have come to the conclusion tents are like bikes... The unicorn one does not exist and therefore one is never enough!
SPR is a rank in the Royal Engineers, it is shorthand for Sapper. Army engineers are commonly known as sappers.
Everyday is a school day! Thanks bud
No matter what the subject matter you cover you always make me laugh. when you left some washing on the bike or climbing on a tank for example Keep on going , you always brighten my day 😊
We love that Pete!
If you want to sell the tent let me know. 👍
We wont be selling this one im afraid bud, its fantastic, just no good for uk wet weather due to the way the fly goes on after the inner is up and already wet
No problem at all! 😊
We have been looking for used MSR tents but smaller ones and they are like rocking horse poo
Great videos guys. We were at that cemetery last month on our trip to Denmark and stumbled across a Gorringe grave that we didn't know about. We did the museum at the bridge but didn't have time for the main museum. Lovely area around Arnhem.
How was the Bridge musuem?
@@ontheroadadventure it was very good too and told the story very well. Would love to go back to that area. Quite emotional seeing trooper E J Gorringe's grave, he was only 22 when he died and he had the same name as Edward's father. very sobering.
Also, it was free to get into the museum
We so often leave places, almost immediately ready to return, there never seems to be enough time to see and do it all....
@@ontheroadadventure I know, it’s hard to condense a whole area into a day or two. I have a friend who is on his way to Poland in his campervan and I suggested he look up your channel for reference.
Latest funeral (refuneral) was last thursday actually.
Yes we heard about that one 🫡
A lot of cities still honor the Polish soldiers who helped to liberate our country. A lot of us remember and honor the fallen every 4th of may.
There are some neat stories, for instance about the city of Breda which was liberated by Polish forces: they sorted out General Maczek after WW2 when the communist regime in Warszawa denied him a pension. The Mayor of Breda personally arranged his pension and the Dutch government paid it for years. All of this in secret, because it was thought this might make the communists in Poland angry, and in light of the cold war this was unwanted. Until this day there is a General Maczekstraat in Breda.
A example of just doing the right thing. Much respect 🫡
Can you imagine how hard it was to get into the tank. Well done for your visits to these commemorative places. How do you find your music it is so effective.
You’re not wrong there!
your programs should be on the history channel great content and appropriate music 😍look at the khyam Darlington 3.0 3man tent 👍, how about a bit more content on your cooking and trangia cooking system please ( Evan the tinned moose meat ) 🤣
Thanks bud, dont worry we will do some more epic cooking soon. When we are touring like this its hard to find the time for the good cook ups but we have some big ideas!
Just reading on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission site that two British soldiers who died in the Arnhem battle have been identified and buried with full military honours in the CWGC Arnhem Oousterbeek Cemetery, 18/09/2024. The Dutch Recovery and Identification Unit were of great help in identifying the remains of these soldiers. As were the Dutch people in welcoming the relatives of Private Henry Moon and Lt Desmond Green Anderson. RIP
So, are you planning to stay around in the Arnhem / Ede area? I hope you are aware that in remembrance of the Market Garden air drops, every year an international group of Para's do airdrops on the Ginkelse Heide between Arnhem and Ede. This year the the Saturday the 21st of September I expect some extra spectacle because of the 80 year anniversary, especially because there is locally already extra activity because of a large NATO airdrop exercise called Falcon Leap in roughly the same area.
We are gutted that we have had to move on we would to have loved to stay and see this
Just visit Landgoed Schoonderlogt in Elst also if you have the time anytime. I live here and this is the place where Dick Winters has his headquarters for operation Market garden. You can see where he was during the war and the room where he was typing in de serie Band of Brothers, ep 5 Crossroads.
Wow that sounds cool, id like to go there for sure
@@ontheroadadventure Let me know if you want to visit us.
We will be back in time.... Thank you
I like the umbrella style pop up tent i got from decathlon but for you guys one of the lone rider tents might work as it has an outside that goes up first and has plenty of room for 2
We are hoping for something with a small pack size this time
@@ontheroadadventure the best bet is to go and have a look in your nearest outdoors when you get home to see them all built up or go to the camping and caravan show in Birmingham this year the tents usually have a massive display
Imagine the Envy id get at the Caravan and camping show looking at all the amazing campers and RV's and im there to buy a small tent lol
Hallo, the whole of the west Netherlands was starving in the winter of 44-45, my parents had to eat tulipbulbs to survive.
Yes we were learning about this at the museum the Germans made the whole area to suffer after Operation market garden
Have a look at Toucan Wingman of the Road as a tent.
We saw those, wow those are big to pack lol
Last week, 2 soldiers from England were buried on this cemetery, having been found during the excavations of an aircraft.
So sad but glad they finally get laid to rest with respect
Great presentation. SPR is short for Sapper in the engineering corp, it is the equivalent rank as a private.
Oh ok thank you 👍
Have you thought about a tarp for over the tent before you put it up? I'm sure others on here will let you know how good/bad that could work out for you.
That could work in a pinch, Not a bad idea
Decathlon stores sells a brand of tents called Quechua. They pop up in a few seconds and also have a blackout fabric. Might be worth a look.
Oh and hello from South Africa. Enjoying your euro tours from afar here.
Hi Ronnie, we have seen those on sites, we have to go and check them out
Wow South Africa! How’s the riding there?
@@ontheroadadventureyeah very good. Decent roads, great passes and sunny weather. The most scenic bits are probably around the coastal areas, otherwise there’s great options for those who enjoy some green lanes and a bit of gravel . And your Sterling goes a long way over here if you ever want to give it a try
Is it a safe place to travel?
Google Vango Galaxy 300, bigger than what you’ve got at the moment but pitches in one so no wet inner if it’s raining. You can stand in the porch area where you can cook too. Also when it rains you can put the bike in the door area then load/unload in the dry. Not as small pack size as yours but maybe a good trade off?
We have seen this one and whilst it does look to be a good tent we are hoping to find something that packs smaller and lighter than we have now
Yeah I did think it might be too big a pack size for you, but maybe just pack 1/2 kilo less Cathedral City cheese and it should fit!😂
Never!! Id rather Sleep under the stars LOL
Get a lone rider but the bigger one. Mine is brilliant and you can fit 2 single air beds in the lonerider but the part that's actually the bike garage is huge and loads of room. Outside gets put up with 3 poles and bedroom is attached or can be taken down first so you can pack all your bags and bikes then take outside down last. Can't fault mine and has held uo in 60mph winds in north Wales.
The downside of these is the pack size and weight is massive, we are hoping to find something smaller and lighter than the 6kg MSR we have now
@ontheroadadventure ye they are not light if I'm honest but as a bike tent. 10 mind to put up on my own and take down and the room inside is huge loads of options out there now though. Keep us updated in your tent shopping. X
I assume this was filmed days, if not weeks, ago. So my advice to visit the area called the ‘posbank’, just north of Arnhem, is too late.
We will add it to our locations map for our next visit 👍
@@ontheroadadventure Just check before you go, if you can use your motorbikes. There are a lot of restrictions.
Ok Cheers
Have you downloaded the CWC app on android or ios?
What’s this?
@ontheroadadventure Commonwealth Wargraves Commission have an app that shows you war cemeteries here and in Europe as they provide the upkeep for most of them
Oh interesting thanks I will take a look at it
After the Battle of Arnhem, the story continued, many paratroopers where in hospitals and the doctors and nurses knew once these men where healed enough they would be transported to POW camps in Germany. Some of these nurses got in contact with the resistance.
And they came up with a plan to get these men out of the hospital under the eyes of the Germans and later across the river Rhine.
There is a book about it or maybe a movie. And not to forget the polish Airborne troops they where again involved to get these men across.
The Germans learned about the help of the Dutch and the repercussions where harsh. One of these repercussions was to totally demolish Arnhem nothing above one meter was left standing.
So many amazing stories, you could study this for a lifetime and still never know or understand it all... Thanks for sharing
Not many people know that the Germans tried a counter attack in early October with more panzer divisions. This was an attempt to push south from Arnhem and retake Nijmegen. British 2nd Army stopped this German counter attack dead in its tracks and kept hold of Nijmegen. The Nijmegen area was where the British and Canadians invaded Germany from in 1945 so Market Garden was by no means a waste. That area had to be taken anyway and in truth there probably would have been a tougher fight with more casualties had they waited until October to advance there in worse weather and against stronger German forces, instead of mid September.
SPR Stands for Sapper…. Royal Engineers version of a private
Ah Cheers..
My dad was there and got captured, spent the rest of the war in a POW camp in Germany
Wow i bet he had some stories to tell...