Freedom Trail Arnhem
- The Netherlands
- Gelderland
- Arnhem
- 8.76 km (Approximately 02:11 u)
- Hiking route 421392
Freedom Trail Arnhem
- The Netherlands
- Gelderland
- Arnhem
- 8.76 km (Approximately 02:11 u)
- Hiking route 421392
The Battle of Arnhem was part of Operation Market Garden. With this, the Allies wanted to conquer the bridges over a number of Dutch waterways.
This allowed them to break through from the Belgian border to the north and then to the east into Germany. In this way they wanted to try to end World War II before the end of the year.
In September 1944, almost twelve thousand British and Polish airborne troops landed at Renkum, Wolfheze, Driel and Ede. They then fought there and in Arnhem, Oosterbeek and the surrounding area against units deployed by the Germans. The 1st British Airborne Division (1st British Airborne Division) had the task of capturing the Rhine Bridge near Arnhem. No more than 750 of them managed to reach the bridge on Sunday 17 September.
The order of the main force was to hold this bridge for two days, until the intended reinforcement of the ground army from the south had reached them. But the German resistance was much stronger than expected and the ground army foundered earlier. The result was heavy fighting on the advance route from Oosterbeek, towards the bridge in Arnhem.
On Thursday morning, September 21, 1944, the lightly armed troops at the road bridge (commanded by Lieutenant Colonel John Frost, commander of the 2nd Parachute Battalion) had to stop fighting against the ever-increasing German superiority. During this heavy fighting, the area in the immediate vicinity of the road bridge was almost completely destroyed.
The allied soldiers who fought in Arnhem wore an emblem with a winged horse and rider on their upper arms. That mythological figure, the Pegasus, was the symbol of the 1st British Airborne Division. This symbol is applied to the special Freedom Trail Arnhem tiles, which are placed at 35 locations. These are connected by a ribbon of plain tiles. The route has a total length of about 8 km.
This allowed them to break through from the Belgian border to the north and then to the east into Germany. In this way they wanted to try to end World War II before the end of the year.
In September 1944, almost twelve thousand British and Polish airborne troops landed at Renkum, Wolfheze, Driel and Ede. They then fought there and in Arnhem, Oosterbeek and the surrounding area against units deployed by the Germans. The 1st British Airborne Division (1st British Airborne Division) had the task of capturing the Rhine Bridge near Arnhem. No more than 750 of them managed to reach the bridge on Sunday 17 September.
The order of the main force was to hold this bridge for two days, until the intended reinforcement of the ground army from the south had reached them. But the German resistance was much stronger than expected and the ground army foundered earlier. The result was heavy fighting on the advance route from Oosterbeek, towards the bridge in Arnhem.
On Thursday morning, September 21, 1944, the lightly armed troops at the road bridge (commanded by Lieutenant Colonel John Frost, commander of the 2nd Parachute Battalion) had to stop fighting against the ever-increasing German superiority. During this heavy fighting, the area in the immediate vicinity of the road bridge was almost completely destroyed.
The allied soldiers who fought in Arnhem wore an emblem with a winged horse and rider on their upper arms. That mythological figure, the Pegasus, was the symbol of the 1st British Airborne Division. This symbol is applied to the special Freedom Trail Arnhem tiles, which are placed at 35 locations. These are connected by a ribbon of plain tiles. The route has a total length of about 8 km.
Reading tip! The war history of Gelderland
The Arnhem Nijmegen region played a decisive role in the liberation of the Netherlands during World War II. Read more about the liberation campaign in Gelderland and the traces of the past that can still be found in this region in the article \\\'Stories from wartime in Gelderland\\\'
Looking for fascinating stories, beautiful routes or nice places for a break in Gelderland? Read more here.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bergstraat, 6811LC, Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands | 0.00 km | |
| L26: Urquhart dood gewaand (Zwarteweg, 6812BM, Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 1.29 km | |
| M7: Sabelspoort (Sabelspoort, B-6811, Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 4.77 km | |
| L22: Een brug te ver (6811 HD, Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 5.18 km | |
| M4: Duivelshuis (Duivelshuis, 6811CD, Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 6.21 km | |
| M3: Presickhaeffs Huys (6811ED, Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 6.56 km |
Sights
M7: Sabelspoort
Sabelspoort
B-6811 Arnhem
http://www.spannendegeschiedenis.nl/de-middeleeuwen
Arnhem had four main gates in the Middle Ages: the Rijnpoort, St. Janspoort, Velperpoort and Sabelspoort. Of all these gates, the Sabelspoort is the only one that has been preserved.
L22: Een brug te ver
150
6811 HD Arnhem
http://www.liberationroute.com
It should have been a quick victory march for the Allies. But The Battle of Arnhem is one of the worst defeats on the Allied side. In the days-long battle for the Rhine bridge, there have been major losses on both sides. Lieutenant Colonel John Frost and his men defend themselves until there is no ammunition left. This phenomenal view of the world-famous John Frost Bridge, Airborne at the Bridge tells the personal stories of a British, German and Dutch captain Jacob Groenewoud who fought and died at this location during the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944.
M4: Duivelshuis
Duivelshuis
6811CD Arnhem
http://www.spannendegeschiedenis.nl/de-middeleeuwen
The Devil's House, as seen in the NTR Arnhem episode 'Here are the Van Rossems'. In 1518 the house became the property of Duke Charles of Guelders. After the death of the duke, the house was sold in 1539 to Maarten van Rossum, the duke's general. The house was renovated in 1543 and then got the official name: "House of Maarten van Rossum". After Van Rossum's death, the heirs sold the property in 1575, after which it was occupied by various owners.
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