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Fine Art Print : Guards Memorial Plaque, Nijmegen Bridge, Holland
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Guards Memorial Plaque, Nijmegen Bridge, Holland
The Cornelius Ryan book, A Bridge Too Far has at its centre the final struggle at the bridge at Arnhem, which was indeed a Bridge Too Far. The expression is variously attributed to General Boy Browning and/or the Polish General Sosabowski. The ultimate Allied air target was the bridge at Arnhem, the last step in a step-ladder of bridges spanning successive rivers over which a key road, The Corridor, ran from Belgium to the German border. The penultimate bridge in Operation Market Garden was the one here at Nijmegen and was the task of the American 82nd Airborne Division. Some confusion about the precise orders that the American paratroopers were given, and the quick reaction of German Field-Marshal Model to send troops of the 9th and 10th SS Panzer Division to the city, meant that when the land forces of the British XXX Corps arrived they could not cross. British and American forces led joint attacks on the Germans at the southern end of the bridge until around 1830 on 20 September Sergeant Peter Robinson led his troop of Grenadiers across the River Waal. The delay here was one of the critical factors which led to the failure of the Operation Date: 2001
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2001 Arnhem Cornelius Final Guards Holland Nijmegen Plaque Ryan Struggle
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and beauty of Holland with our exquisite Fine Art Print of the Guards Memorial Plaque at Nijmegen Bridge. This evocative image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the pivotal moment during the Battle of Arnhem, immortalized in Cornelius Ryan's iconic book, "A Bridge Too Far." Each print in the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring a stunning and vibrant representation of this poignant and historic moment. Bring the past into your present and adorn your walls with this captivating work of art.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.3cm x 17.7cm (13.9" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures the Guards Memorial Plaque located at the Nijmegen Bridge in Holland, a site of significant historical importance during World War II. The bridge was a crucial target in Operation Market Garden, a daring Allied plan to secure key bridges and advance into Germany. The expression "A Bridge Too Far" is attributed to either General Bernard Montgomery or General John H. Crockett, and it refers to the final struggle at the Arnhem Bridge, which proved to be an insurmountable obstacle for the Allied forces. The Nijmegen Bridge, the penultimate bridge in the operation, was the responsibility of the American 82nd Airborne Division. However, the paratroopers faced confusion over their orders and a swift response from German Field-Marshal Model, who sent the 9th and 10th SS Panzer Divisions to the city. When the British XXX Corps arrived, they were unable to cross the bridge due to the German presence. British and American forces launched joint attacks on the Germans at the southern end of the bridge until around 1830 on September 20, 1944. The delay at the Nijmegen Bridge was one of the critical factors that led to the failure of Operation Market Garden. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery and determination of the soldiers involved in this pivotal moment in military history.
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