EINSATZ ARNHEIM

Einsatz Arnheim delves into the intense clash between German forces and their British and Polish adversaries in and around Arnhem in September 1944. The narrative meticulously examines the role of German armour in the conflict, drawing from a diverse array of sources including official German and Allied records, as well as firsthand accounts from soldiers and civilians.

A pivotal discovery was the war diary of the 9. SS-Panzer-Division which sheds new light on the battle around Oosterbeek and Arnhem, while insights from the War Diary of the British Headquarters, Royal Artillery, offer valuable perspective, particularly on the final days of the engagement. Through rigorous analysis of data, supplemented by photographic and film evidence, a comprehensive narrative of the Battle of Arnhem emerges, revealing intriguing details previously overlooked.

Contrary to previous perceptions, lesser-known German commanders like Bartholomäi, Büdecker, and Balzer emerge as key figures in the fighting instead off the more renowned leaders such as Brinkmann and Von Allwörden. The study also highlights the critical timing of Operation Market Garden; had it commenced just one day later, the odds of success for the Allies would have significantly improved as the majority of Kampfgruppe 9. SS-Panzer-Division would have withdrawn to Germany.