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Discovered this three-year-old video by chance. This month marks the 80th anniversary. Watched the images with great interest, together with my mother who is now 89 years old with the special feeling of being an insider. My mother experienced the battle near the St. Elisabeth hospital in her parental home as a 9-year-old girl. I was born there 15 years after the battle in my mother's parental home, Utrechtseweg house number 218. See 12:16 it's the house with the bluestone staircase leading to the front door. For a moment it seemed that the cameraman wanted to walk into the garden path while crossing the street. Welcome to my grandparents' house, but unfortunately they have been passed away long ago. The house where I was born is since the 1980's not longer owned by people in my family, but I was there many times in the first twenty years of my life. Beautiful inside, with it high ceilings of 3 meters 60, being decorated with beautiful plastering work. If you went all the way up and looked out of the attic window you had the most beautiful view of Arnhem. From that perspective are many drawings, paintings and photos towards the city made over time. I think it is no coincidence that the Rhine pavilion, the later Rhine hotel, was built on the spot opposite my birthplace. Looking over the bend in the Rhine with the shipping traffic on it. With the Meinerwijk brick factory on the southern bank and a bit further away the cranes of the ASM shipyard which is no longer there. And the view to the heart of Arnhem on the northern river bank with in the distance the Rhine bridge. You were so high up in the attic that you could look over the flat roof of the Rhine Hotel towards Nijmegen with the power station (also not longer there) that you could easily see in clear weather conditions. I have to be careful not to make this a too long story, I can tell so much about the history of Lombok and the battle that raged here that I could write a book about it. What strikes me is that almost nothing is mentioned about the experiences of the Lombok population during the battle and there is also not much information about the important role played by British paratroopers (probably part of the already badly battered 3rd battalion) defending the houses on the Utrechtseweg between the hospital and the junction from the low and high road. The film crew did not film a few important places in Lombok. They were not on the bridge across the railroad at the northern end of the Oranjestraat where the Lombok district is connected to the Heijenoord district on the other side of the railway. German troops entered Lombok also from there, I think with the goal to drive the British away from the area around the St. Elisabeth hospital. My mother told me about it, the British paratroopers who were in my grandparents' house fought firefights with the Germans who had occupied the houses in the Alexanderstraat at the back. At 49:48 the commentary seems to indicate a lack of knowledge about the situation. The paratroopers of the battered 3rd battalion were not lurking somewhere in the area, I think they had the orders to hold out in the houses on the Utrechtseweg between the St. Elisabeth Hospital and the junction from the lower and high road to prevent the Germans from reaching the Rhine there. If the lifeline (the Utrechtseweg) towards Oosterbeek had been cut from the north everything would have been even more disastrous. My mother told me, among other things, that the Germans in the houses in the Alexanderstreet were fighting fire fights with British paratroopers in her house. The Germans were even lying on the flat roofs from where they fired on the houses on the Utrechtseweg. And the British fired back, for two days the back gardens of the houses there formed a front line from were an increasing German pressure came.
fantastic show; I could listen to Niall and Paul all day because their knowledge is outta sight and they are both "salt of the earth" mates who enjoy sharing history with others; add Edwin's excellent live video stream to this mix and you find yourself glued to the screen. WW2Tv truly offers the best content and imho every young adult should watch this channel as part of their education. Thank you gents, really enjoyed watching this one again!
I always enjoy your battle field livestreams! It was a pleasure to watch as they all are. I was surprised that my daughter actually wanted to tune in today! She enjoyed the show as much as I did. Thanks to everyone who helped with the livestream! 👍🏽
Another amazing show from WW2TV! I learned so much today. Thank you Niall, Edwin & Paul for putting this program together. You do not get this kind of in-depth history with live views of the battlefields anywhere else. WW2TV is the best World War 2 history channel on UA-cam, period!!
My uncle was just behind Norman Shipley and William Loney when they were killed. He took cover in the buildings on the right and was taken prisoner the following day after running out of ammunition. His name was Geoffrey Morgan.
Just reading about this phase of the battle, and looking at maps doesn't give one the notion of quite how confining the fighting was as does the combination of livestream with the old photos in the PowerPoint. I appreciate this as I am not likely ever to be able to visit Arnhem, or many other battlefields of WWII as I live so far away. Thanks for the opportunity guys! Ya'll are the best!!! PS: I never thought of Arnhem being the conclusion of the Normandy campaign until Niall mentioned it. It is a very astute observation Niall, don't you think so Paul?
Great show....loving catching up on the previous shows....no way you're getting this quality of detail of those blumming regurgitated shows on normal TV.
I am reading Martin Middlebrooks's book about Arnhem when I found this video. What a great way to visualize what I am reading! I am amazed about the small size of the battlefield in West Arnhem. Ofcourse I have hit the subscribe button immediately! Looking forward to view your other Arnhem episodes!
Thought I'd watch this as some recent Arnhem episodes have gone AWOL. A great presentation by Niall (yet again) and very good visuals from Edwin. I missed this episode earlier, so am glad to have caught up slightly.
16:36 The first battlefield markers were supply containers. Athough these started ro rust (and some stolen!) and the y started to run out of them so it was decided to replace the containers with more lasting markers.
Great video! Nicely done with the camera in the area. Is there any map to follow this ‘track’? I’m planning to do a revisit to the airborne museum soon.
As a yank, one generation removed...I'm forever amazed by those instances of supreme bravery...I'm proud of what USA accomplished, surely; but the sheer Nuts of those who battled So close to achieving aim, against such flood of enemy...I'll Forever respect & hold those & their future kin in highest regard....Oh but what might have been, by slimmest of chance....
Jumped there 4 times! Twice onto DZ Y Ghinkel (04 & 06) & twice onto DZ X Renkum (2011) Ghinkel is a bloody hard DZ to land on, its like bloody Dartmoor! Renkum is easier as its farmers fields.
In hindsight still hard to say if the entire operation was a good call by the upper military echelon. Anyone know the answer to this? Obviously not a successful operation, but if it had succeeded it would have been a stroke of military genius.
You 3 are talking and EACT going on different directions. You chain to focus on a company yet you are NOT!! Nearly 1/2 way through and it’s a general overview of the push to the bridge. All a mess. Better to stick with Moderator & 1 other person.
Live footage from Arnhem! If you have enjoyed this show, please don't forget to click like, leave a comment for other viewers and if you have not done so already please SUSBSCRIBE so you don't miss our next streams. You can also become a member of this channel and support me financially here ua-cam.com/channels/UC1nmJGHmiKtlkpA6SJMeA.html.
Links to any books discussed, WW2TV merchandise, our social media pages and other WW2TV shows to watch can all be found in the full UA-cam description. Lastly, my own book Angels of Mercy is always available online - more info here www.ddayhistorian.com/angels-of-mercy.html
Just back from #Arnhem80, this virtual battlefield tour was terrific!
Discovered this three-year-old video by chance. This month marks the 80th anniversary. Watched the images with great interest, together with my mother who is now 89 years old with the special feeling of being an insider. My mother experienced the battle near the St. Elisabeth hospital in her parental home as a 9-year-old girl. I was born there 15 years after the battle in my mother's parental home, Utrechtseweg house number 218. See 12:16 it's the house with the bluestone staircase leading to the front door. For a moment it seemed that the cameraman wanted to walk into the garden path while crossing the street. Welcome to my grandparents' house, but unfortunately they have been passed away long ago. The house where I was born is since the 1980's not longer owned by people in my family, but I was there many times in the first twenty years of my life. Beautiful inside, with it high ceilings of 3 meters 60, being decorated with beautiful plastering work.
If you went all the way up and looked out of the attic window you had the most beautiful view of Arnhem. From that perspective are many drawings, paintings and photos towards the city made over time. I think it is no coincidence that the Rhine pavilion, the later Rhine hotel, was built on the spot opposite my birthplace. Looking over the bend in the Rhine with the shipping traffic on it. With the Meinerwijk brick factory on the southern bank and a bit further away the cranes of the ASM shipyard which is no longer there. And the view to the heart of Arnhem on the northern river bank with in the distance the Rhine bridge. You were so high up in the attic that you could look over the flat roof of the Rhine Hotel towards Nijmegen with the power station (also not longer there) that you could easily see in clear weather conditions.
I have to be careful not to make this a too long story, I can tell so much about the history of Lombok and the battle that raged here that I could write a book about it.
What strikes me is that almost nothing is mentioned about the experiences of the Lombok population during the battle and there is also not much information about the important role played by British paratroopers (probably part of the already badly battered 3rd battalion) defending the houses on the Utrechtseweg between the hospital and the junction from the low and high road. The film crew did not film a few important places in Lombok. They were not on the bridge across the railroad at the northern end of the Oranjestraat where the Lombok district is connected to the Heijenoord district on the other side of the railway. German troops entered Lombok also from there, I think with the goal to drive the British away from the area around the St. Elisabeth hospital.
My mother told me about it, the British paratroopers who were in my grandparents' house fought firefights with the Germans who had occupied the houses in the Alexanderstraat at the back. At 49:48 the commentary seems to indicate a lack of knowledge about the situation. The paratroopers of the battered 3rd battalion were not lurking somewhere in the area, I think they had the orders to hold out in the houses on the Utrechtseweg between the St. Elisabeth Hospital and the junction from the lower and high road to prevent the Germans from reaching the Rhine there. If the lifeline (the Utrechtseweg) towards Oosterbeek had been cut from the north everything would have been even more disastrous. My mother told me, among other things, that the Germans in the houses in the Alexanderstreet were fighting fire fights with British paratroopers in her house. The Germans were even lying on the flat roofs from where they fired on the houses on the Utrechtseweg. And the British fired back, for two days the back gardens of the houses there formed a front line from were an increasing German pressure came.
What a perfect explanation. We would all love to hear so much more from you. This information is invaluable as should be recorded. God bless you. ❤
Another great show!
Just catching up with Arnhem week, fantastic as always. Thanks to all contributors.
fantastic show; I could listen to Niall and Paul all day because their knowledge is outta sight and they are both "salt of the earth" mates who enjoy sharing history with others; add Edwin's excellent live video stream to this mix and you find yourself glued to the screen. WW2Tv truly offers the best content and imho every young adult should watch this channel as part of their education. Thank you gents, really enjoyed watching this one again!
Fascinating and informative in equal measure. Nothing quite beats walking the ground yourself but this comes so close!
Truly insightful video and tour! Fascinating. Thank you 👍
I always enjoy your battle field livestreams! It was a pleasure to watch as they all are. I was surprised that my daughter actually wanted to tune in today! She enjoyed the show as much as I did. Thanks to everyone who helped with the livestream! 👍🏽
Another amazing show from WW2TV! I learned so much today. Thank you Niall, Edwin & Paul for putting this program together. You do not get this kind of in-depth history with live views of the battlefields anywhere else. WW2TV is the best World War 2 history channel on UA-cam, period!!
totally agree! This is the best channel on youtube!
My uncle was just behind Norman Shipley and William Loney when they were killed. He took cover in the buildings on the right and was taken prisoner the following day after running out of ammunition. His name was Geoffrey Morgan.
Thats was a great one gentlemen well done. Nialls always interesting and a great character.
Brilliant presentation, great live tour of area. Really sets events in the mind's eye.
Great Battlefield Livestream this , learnt a lot and enjoyed seeing " the ground " ! Thanks to you all .
Another good show about the battle of Arnhem.
Brilliantly put together - blending the battlefield footage with the presentation was superbly done.
What a great show! Learned so much. Can't wait to return to Arnhem in the future.
Fantastic episode, i really enjoyed that one.
The perfect compliment to an excellent week, thanks Paul
Terrific presentation.
Am currently reading about this part of the battle in Middlebrook's "Arnhem: 1944".
Thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it
Niall's great on these, so knowledgeable but with a great presentation style!
Great presentation explains the problems facing the British in trying to reach the bridge.
Very well explained, can't wait to come over on my bike.
Great presentation. I can see how one could become very “lost” in these urban areas.
Just reading about this phase of the battle, and looking at maps doesn't give one the notion of quite how confining the fighting was as does the combination of livestream with the old photos in the PowerPoint. I appreciate this as I am not likely ever to be able to visit Arnhem, or many other battlefields of WWII as I live so far away. Thanks for the opportunity guys! Ya'll are the best!!! PS: I never thought of Arnhem being the conclusion of the Normandy campaign until Niall mentioned it. It is a very astute observation Niall, don't you think so Paul?
Niall is always great value, just an honest Squadie's way of seeing battlefields
Great show....loving catching up on the previous shows....no way you're getting this quality of detail of those blumming regurgitated shows on normal TV.
I’ve been on a tour with Niall Cherry at Arnhem and Normandy and his knowledge is second to none. Some amazing couple of days walking around the area.
I am reading Martin Middlebrooks's book about Arnhem when I found this video. What a great way to visualize what I am reading! I am amazed about the small size of the battlefield in West Arnhem.
Ofcourse I have hit the subscribe button immediately! Looking forward to view your other Arnhem episodes!
Glad it was helpful!
Thought I'd watch this as some recent Arnhem episodes have gone AWOL. A great presentation by Niall (yet again) and very good visuals from Edwin. I missed this episode earlier, so am glad to have caught up slightly.
One of the Arnhem shows will be happening later this month
16:36 The first battlefield markers were supply containers. Athough these started ro rust (and some stolen!) and the y started to run out of them so it was decided to replace the containers with more lasting markers.
You know whats nice, 3:55 when he was walking west, in the bottom left corner there is echt “kochbunk” voor a single soldier but walker passed it😅
Great video! Nicely done with the camera in the area.
Is there any map to follow this ‘track’?
I’m planning to do a revisit to the airborne museum soon.
Yesterday i spoke with the recent owner at zwarteweg 14 wile visiting the location.
As a yank, one generation removed...I'm forever amazed by those instances of supreme bravery...I'm proud of what USA accomplished, surely; but the sheer Nuts of those who battled So close to achieving aim, against such flood of enemy...I'll Forever respect & hold those & their future kin in highest regard....Oh but what might have been, by slimmest of chance....
Jumped there 4 times! Twice onto DZ Y Ghinkel (04 & 06) & twice onto DZ X Renkum (2011) Ghinkel is a bloody hard DZ to land on, its like bloody Dartmoor! Renkum is easier as its farmers fields.
strait layout called military square
In hindsight still hard to say if the entire operation was a good call by the upper military echelon. Anyone know the answer to this? Obviously not a successful operation, but if it had succeeded it would have been a stroke of military genius.
You 3 are talking and EACT going on different directions. You chain to focus on a company yet you are NOT!! Nearly 1/2 way through and it’s a general overview of the push to the bridge.
All a mess. Better to stick with Moderator & 1 other person.
Okay, well you can't please everyone