Einsatz Arnheim. German Armoured Units and their Opponents at Arnhem and Oosterbeek, September 1944 Zwarts Marcel [2025]

Einsatz Arnheim delves into the intense clash between German forces and their British a. Polish adversaries in a. around Arnhem in September 191d. The narrative meticulously ezamines the Pole of Gerlilan armour in the conflict. drawing from a diverse array of sources including official German and Allied records, as well as firsthand accounts from soldiers and civilians.

A pivotal discovery was the war diary of the O. SS-Panzer-Division which sheds new light on the battle around Oosterbeek and Arnhem, while insights from the War Diary of the British Headquarters. Royal Artillery, offer valuable perspecte. particularly on the final days of the engagement. Through rigorous analysis of data suplemented by photographic and film evidence. a comprehensive narrative of the Battle of Arnhem emerges, revealing intriguing details previously overlooked.

Contrary to previous perceptions, lesser-known German commanders like Bartholomiii, elidecker, a. Balzer emerge as key figures in the fighting instead off the more renowned leaders such as Brinkmann and Von Allwtirden. The study also highlights the critical timing of Operation market Garden, had it commenced just one day later, the o.s of success for the Allies would have significantly improved as the majority of KaMPfgruPPe V. SS-Panzer-Division would have withdrawn to Germany.

Furthermore. the research underscores the significant role played by elements of the 10. SS-Panzer-Division the fighting at Gosterbeek, while British and Polish antitank guns ultimately shaped the perimeter defences. Richly illustrated with maps, diagrams. and previously unseen photographs, the book provides a vivid depiction of the 'battlefield; complemented-by detailed fulloolour paintings by Steve Noon to reconstruct key moments where visual records are lacking.