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.
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| Airborne Museum Oosterbeek |
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| 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
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| 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”
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| AB Museum - Hartenstein location of General Urquharts photograph |
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| AB Museum - Hartenstein location of General Urquharts photograph |
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