Worth a visit, the area around the Hartenstein Hotel is very pretty and walking the ground gives a good idea of the situation facing the paratroopers. The Dutichies don't forget and this is shown by events such as the Oosterbeek 'flower children' as well as in the names of streets and locations. The controversy around the viability of the imssion remains , however one thing is certain: light infantry and armour don't mix. The biggest questions are the 'what if's' with perhaps the biggest one being 'what if' the 9 and 10 SS tank divisions had not been sent to the 'rest' areas around Arnhem, Nijmegen and Wolfheze. Lest we forget.
Well worth the visit, if you get the chance. Plenty of places to see within walking distance. Wear a decent pair of comfortable shoes. The Dutch are still very appreciative, and are excellent hosts.
I believe there is a sailor buried at osterbeak with an interesting story its hard to think when you look at the graves that your looking at very young men in the prime of life old men send young men to die something wrong about that
Worth a visit, the area around the Hartenstein Hotel is very pretty and walking the ground gives a good idea of the situation facing the paratroopers. The Dutichies don't forget and this is shown by events such as the Oosterbeek 'flower children' as well as in the names of streets and locations. The controversy around the viability of the imssion remains , however one thing is certain: light infantry and armour don't mix. The biggest questions are the 'what if's' with perhaps the biggest one being 'what if' the 9 and 10 SS tank divisions had not been sent to the 'rest' areas around Arnhem, Nijmegen and Wolfheze. Lest we forget.
Walking around the area you will come across a sign saying two men are buried close by but the exact whereabouts are unknown.
Well worth the visit, if you get the chance. Plenty of places to see within walking distance. Wear a decent pair of comfortable shoes. The Dutch are still very appreciative, and are excellent hosts.
A big❤from Gibraltar, always in our minds ❤
My Gt Uncle was in the 21st Indp Reg... God Bless Them All
Lest we forget
I believe there is a sailor buried at osterbeak with an interesting story its hard to think when you look at the graves that your looking at very young men in the prime of life old men send young men to die something wrong about that
He was an air mechanic transferred to learn about Stirling engines which were similar to RN flying boats. He was killed on a resupply drop.