One aspect of the Battle of Nijmegen Bridge, September 1944 by Major H G Stanley
memoir, memoir
Accession Number
NAM.2016-10-23-240-1
Description
Copy of a typed report by Major H F Stanley, of 1st (Motor) Battalion Grenadier Guards, covering the battalion’s move to support the American forces at Nijmegan, including obstacles to tanks during the advance, civilian refugees, the plan to clear the area to the main bridge at Nijmegan, details of the advance, overwhelming of the German forces, and his impression of the American paratroopers. Associated with Operation MARKET GARDEN, World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). From the Regimental Archive of the Grenadier Guards.
Events
MARKET GARDEN, Operation, 1944 World War Two, North West Europe 1944-1945)
Associated collection