The story of the ill-fated ‘Operation Market Garden’ has been well-covered in books and films, but this book attempts to set out a first person account of one who was there. All the well known features and incidents are covered, and the author does seem to have met a surprising number of the key players. The tragic ending to the battle is featured from the point of view of a soldier who becomes a prisoner of war, and who then gives an account of the experiences endured at the hands of the Germans.

A well written look at the ill-fated mission to take Arnhem and end the war, as told by a Canadian Officer involved in the action. The story is full of action and suspense as well as heartbreaking descriptions of how the troops suffered. An extremely good read, that I recommend!

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