But the airborne forces’ landing zones were around nine miles from the bridge at Arnhem, losing them the element of surprise ...

Four months after the Allies had landed at Normandy, the German Army was rapidly retreating ... rest on the British 1st Airborne Division at Arnhem. Ultimately, it was a bridge too far.

Arnhem's mayor, Rene Verhulst ... Roberts said "it was getting a bit naughty" at the drop zone as German forces recognized the threat and began to reorganize and respond. After days of heavy ...