Arnhem area |
The 1st Air landing Brigade would remain on the DZ / LZ to secure them for the 2nd lift on D+1 which included the 4th Parachute Brigade and the remainder of the divisional troops
The capture of the bridges at Arnhem was tasked to 1st Parachute Brigade (1st / 2nd / 3rd Battalions Parachute Regiment) , and it was estimated it would take 2 to 3 hours for them to reach their destination on foot. Consequently 1st Air landing Reconnaissance Squadron were to make a dash to the bridge in their jeeps, secure the bridge, and await reinforcement by the Paras. 2 Para were to capture a ferry, rail bridge and finally the road bridge at Arnhem. 3 Para would reinforce them, with 1 Para securing the higher ground to the north of Arnhem.
The plan to capture the bridge at Arnhem Source: Pegasus Archive |
On D+2 the 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade would drop at the southern end of the bridge to complete a defensive perimeter around the Arnhem.
Planned defensive perimeter Arnhem Source: Pegasus Archive |
Briefing the Arnhem plan 1944 |
Briefing the Arnhem plan 2013 |