Museum / Monastery - Arnhem

An obelisk marks the furthest point of the advance of the troops attacking over the embankment towards the bridge. This is a little further up the road from the Elizabeth hospital at the museum, the Airbornes called this the monastery in their reports.


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Closeup of the oblisk:

Across the road is a house with a plaque, this commemorates the fact that the house was held against German forces for almost 3 days.


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A closeup of the plaque:

St Elizabeth Hospital - Arnhem

The Elizabeth Gasthuis hospital, this was used by the 1st Airborne as the main aid station for two days untill recaptured by the Germans. The Germans let the medical personnel stay to work on the wounded (both sides).


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The hospital right after the battle:

Sint Walburgis church - Arnhem

The St. Walburgis (foreground) church at the foot of the bridge, in the left tower a German figher crashed after strafing the Airbornes.


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A picture of the church in 1945:

Airborne Square - Arnhem

The Airborne Square the the foot of the John Frost bridge. The pillar is a leftover from the old palace of justice which was destroyed in the fighting. Every year wreaths are laid here by veterans and dignitaries.


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Some pictures of the monuments here:

 

And some from the ceremony of the 61st commemoration:

Last but not least a picture of the Palace of Justice in 1945, you can see the pillars on the right.