Crossing the Waal: The U.S. 82nd Airborne Division at Nijmegenelite Forces Operations Series

by Jon Cooksey

In September 1944, Brigadier General Gavin's 82nd Airborne daringly crossed the Waal River under intense fire to secure bridges, keeping Market Garden alive.

By the late summer of 1944 the allied drive in Western Europe was in danger of stalling as lines of communication became ever more extended. A 'back door' into the heart of Germany had to be found. In September 1944, that 'back door' led through Holland. Montgomery's plan for operation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844152286
• ISBN13: 9781844152285
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Aviation
• Length: 144 Pages