It was the scene of heavy fighting at the end of the Second World War, particularly during Operation Market Garden.
Pathfinders were used during Operation Market Garden to secure several key bridges required for advancing allied ground units.
Frost is best known for his involvement in the Battle of Arnhem during Operation Market Garden.
Additionally, Nation also jumped during Operation Market Garden into the Netherlands on 17 September 1944.
This is the complete order of battle of Allied and German forces involved during Operation Market Garden.
During Operation Market Garden, they dropped paratroops and released gliders carrying reinforcements.
He led the latter during Operation Market Garden, travelling by glider to participate in the assault.
Paulen met some of the British Army forces during Operation Market Garden in September 1944.
During September 1944, the city saw heavy fighting during Operation Market Garden.
It defended against Allied forces with success during Operation Market Garden.