Tuesday, 19 March 2013

Arnhem – Reconnaissance Ambush



The German reaction to the landing was swift and a number of Kampfgruppes (ad hoc formations), were deployed to meet the British landings. A blocking line was established a few miles east of the landing areas to meet the British troops advancing towards Arnhem.
 
When the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron emerged from a culvert under the railway line to Arnhem they were ambushed and resulted in the dash to the bridge being stopped.
 
Area of the Reconaissance Ambush

Airborme Ambush Culvert