Tuesday 19 March 2013

Arnhem - Airborne Museum


The Hartenstein Hotel in Oosterbeek was used by General Urquhart as the HQ for the 1st Airborne Division. It now houses the Airborne Museum which tells the story of the battle for Arnhem.

Airborne Museum Oosterbeek

Airborne Memorial to the Dutch People
 
TO THE PEOPLE OF GELDERLAND
50 years ago British & Polish Airborne soldiers fought here against overwhelming odds to open the way into Germany and bring the war to an early end. Instead we brought death and destruction for which you have never blamed us.
This stone marks our admiration for your great courage remembering especially the women who tended our wounded. In the long winter that followed your families risked death by hiding Allied soldiers and airmen, while members of the Resistance helped many to safety.
You took us then into your homes as fugitives and friends we took you forever into our hearts.This strong bond will continue long after we are all gone.
1944 – September - 1994              
 
 


Air Crew Memorial
 
To the memory of the Royal Air Force, Commonwealth and United States Aircrew who died on Operation Market Garden, September 1944.
“In memoria aeterna”                                                                                                   

 



AB Museum - Hartenstein location of General Urquharts photograph


AB Museum - Hartenstein location of General Urquharts photograph