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On 17 September 1944 Operatie Market Garden started. Today, 75 years later, the official commemoration period started. This photo report gives an impression of the ceremonies and events of the Battle of Arnhem today.

Commemoration in Oosterbeek
















Around the Airborne Museum



Unveiling of a memorial for the victims of a bomb raid at Wageningen:
















Para landings on DZ X. The para's jumped with the ashes of Steve Morgan. Steve, a veteran of 2nd Battalion, died earlier this year.







Unveiling of a Horsa Mock-up on the roof of shopping centre 'De Stadspoort' in Ede









Commemoration in Heelsum

























Used source(s)

  • Source: Arjan Vrieze, TracesofWar
  • Published on: 17-09-2019 15:58:09