#ArnhemBFT - the route of C 2Para, approaching the railroad bridge. Standing here you note how deep the floodplain is and the distance to the railway (the dyke used to run out to about the modern train)
The (rebuilt) railroad bridge with the houses visible where the Sprengkommando was. From here LtBerry took one section to capture the bridge while 2” mortars of 8 and 9 platoons would provide smoke cover.
#Arnhembft The stone building was the stairwell to the railway. To the left was the embankment, raised sections south. Only southern stretch was blown up at 6.30PM. C 2Para now had to capture the Ortskommandantur in Arnhem. Wounded Lt.Berry left in a house on Benedendorpsweg.
It’s Arnhem-west, 18 and 19 September 1944 for the tour today.
End of the line for Lathbury, who gets shot in arm and back while trying to get in touch with the rest of his brigade. At that time they’re at the very top of the spear, with just part of 3Para. The rest, and 1Para are still stuck at the rail underpass.