Itโs September 19th 1944 there is a command vacuum for the British Airborne forces fighting in Arnhem, as Major General Roy Urquhart and General Lathbury are both missing! Historian James Holland and writer Al Murray retrace the generalsโ steps and discuss how a catastrophic miscalculation found them hiding out in a loft as things went from bad to worse for the battalions of the 1st Airborne Division fighting in the streets of Arnhem. #almurray #jamesholland #ww2walkingtheground #arnhem
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Bin day in Arnhem? ๐
It's absolutely marvelous that the Dutch seem to never forget, unlike our own country, who want to tear down everything. I had the pleasure of being bought a beer and invited to sit with a lovely Dutch family when I was with my Regiment heading to the Hook of Holland 30 odd years ago. They said it was a thank you for what we do. I have never forgotten them.
Amazing as usual Gentlemen, thank you ๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค
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So good I watched it twice. ๐โ๏ธ
Another brilliant episode lads, just. Superb ๐๐
Brilliant stuff again. This summer I did a battlefield tour around Arnhem and walked the same streets and was told the same stories.
Darling, that Al Murray's wandering around the back garden again…
Loads better than speccy and baldy recapping books!
The only Holland is Jim Holland!!!
Absolutely love all these stories and explaining eveything in such detail
Simply brilliant. Enlightening. Thank you.
Any plans guys ta visit Crete and walk the ground of Op Mercury??
Such a great approach to telling the history of this battle. Iโm locked in 100% for every episode.
One thing came to mind watching this, and it may seem very naive to ask, but did these chaps have a map with them? I assume so because of their rank and what they were doing but their actions seem to suggest that they didnโtโฆ
Great stuff lads,Thankyou.๐๐ป
The map usage on this episode was great! I complained about not being able to visualize what was happening when Jim and Al were telling the stories of the combatants previously. In this video, the timing of the map shots with good graphics, is a great compliment and helps me understand better what happened. Some stories could use moving graphics, but this one doesnโt. Also going back to the map several times (plus inserts from the movie) adds that extra bit that helps us to appreciate the events from the war. Well done!
We have ways of making you walk down the same street over and over again ๐คญ
Having walked this ground independently and without much research this is very helpful for the next time I visit utterly fascinating ๐
Brilliant video as usual, wondering if you will be looking at action around Arnhem bridge, Frosts 2nd battalion?
I'm glad this was the last time america ever listened to the brits. This was a montgomery vanity project that would have never worked. Luckily, this was the single of the fall of the british empire and they never could screw up that bad again.
Brilliant as per usual chaps
With James in Holland and Al Murray.
Great episode as always, a good day when a new one comes out.
Thanks
13:20 – What ?! lol. Surely not during the battle ? ๐ Great series guys.
At last James is letting some one else tell the story of what happened.
Great episode. Is there a play for Al to write of the three men in a loft.
I'm really enjoying these Arnhem episodes. Very well presented. Walking the ground where these men fought has has given me a much clearer picture of the battle now. Thank you.
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Iโm hoping one day in my lifetime, someone will make a TV series (like Band of Brothers) about Market Garden, the Airborne forces & 30 Corps, in a hand to hand, house to house, ditch to ditch fighting accounts ๐ฅ
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12:27 As much as this "discombobulation" is on the field level Commanders like Urquhart (and Gavin elsewhere) for not getting properly organized and moving towards the main objectives – the comparison with the Airborne landings troubles that get resolved by having Division commanders active in the field on D Day also show the weaknesses in Montgomery's "plans" and his hubris. Considering the Allies overall (divided) resources and readiness (more like lack of readiness) for another "big leap" forward at the time – Market Garden was truly "A Bridge Too Far".
I just bloody love this chaps. I watched A Bridge Too Far yesterday for the first time. Well…I began watching it the day before due to lack if time but I think that's quite fitting. Afterall why do something in one go when one can spread it out over several days… I am also reading Al's book Black Tuesday, and have listened to the series about Market Garden on WeHaveWaysOfMakingYouTalk. All of this is now coming beautifully together with you boys actually in the streets painting the picture and bringing it all to life. Not only does it inform us of what took place, where it took place and how absolutely hellish it was but it honours the efforts of all those involved in this grizzly operation. Everyone, the Allies, the Axis and the people of the Netherlands who were caught up in it all and lost their lives to it. Keep it up chaps. Tremendous work!
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Excellent guys another cracking video
I live in Arnhem and I thought I had seen lots of Market Garden locations in my town but I was wrong๐ You guys are doing an amazing job with this concept, absolutely love it!! Been with my dad to Normandy this June and watched the drop at the Ginkelse Heide with him this year makes it a treat watching your episodes.
You can read as many books as you like but seeing the actual grounds is so much more clarifying together with the amazing knowledge you two both have.
Keep up the good work!! Warm regards from Arnhem.
If the commentators on this channel are goi g to savage Gavin for Nijmegen then they need to be equally as critical of Urqhuart who really messed up badly as a division commander.
The minutiae makes the difference. The detail allows you to relate to itโฆ retracing steps, even the annoyance caused by a moustache – never mind armed enemy being within metres ! I wonder how much is known by the residents – would be fascinating to hear how they feel.
Iโm enjoying the series. Iโm interested in where youโll be going next. ๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Excellent episode lads, really enjoyed it. Is there any way of being charitable when looking at Urquhartโs little jaunt, or was he just a massive tool for not being where he was needed in a situation crying out for leadership? I always thought Sean Connery was a bit miscast in the film as the bumbling Urquhart off on a frolic of his own. Excellent recounting though gents, canโt wait for the next one
Al and James I donโt think anyone could have narrated this series better than you two. Said it before but this is such a great watch I donโt want it to end. I hope you both had a great new year!! Thanks and all the best from Somerset ๐ฏ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐บ๐บ๐บ๐บโจ
Having been to Arnhem last year for a day, I got the fall experience, walked along the part of the river route, Lion, to the Bridge, and seen the museum and the artillery piece at the river front. Really beautiful bit of the Netherlands and I planned to go up onto the Bridge, never got there as my family were desperate for something to eat. So much like 1st Airborne Division, I only got so far and was forced away by circumstance. I got the full Arnhem experience.
Lost all respect for Al.. the movie bridge to far.. British tanks won't move to the bridge and he said it never happened..but it did..he was lying..
The present Mrs P and I spend lots of time standing on street corners pointing at things trying to work out who did what and where. Really good to listen to two guys who actually know what they are talking about.