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    Airborne Assault On Holland [Illustrated Edition]
    Airborne Assault On Holland [Illustrated Edition]
    Airborne Assault On Holland [Illustrated Edition]
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    Airborne Assault On Holland [Illustrated Edition]

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    Illustrated with 4 maps and 2 Illustrations.
    Airborne Assault on Holland highlights the role of air power as the Allies attempted to penetrate German defenses at the Siegfried Line. The work reflects the circumstances of the time and the desire to find good even in unfortunate circumstances and should be read with this in mind. Allied airborne paratroops and glider-borne units converged on Arnhem. Unfortunately, stiff German resistance forced their eventual withdrawal; Allied tactical air power prevented even heavier friendly losses, but could not turn defeat into victory. This boldly conceived operation involved the Eighth and Ninth Air Forces in a variety of missions: troop transport, fighter escort, flak neutralization, air cover, and resupply of ground forces.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLucknow Books
    Release dateAug 15, 2014
    ISBN9781782894636
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      Airborne Assault On Holland [Illustrated Edition] - Anon

       This edition is published by PICKLE PARTNERS PUBLISHING—www.picklepartnerspublishing.com

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      Text originally published in 1945 under the same title.

      © Pickle Partners Publishing 2013, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted by any means, electrical, mechanical or otherwise without the written permission of the copyright holder.

      Publisher’s Note

      Although in most cases we have retained the Author’s original spelling and grammar to authentically reproduce the work of the Author and the original intent of such material, some additional notes and clarifications have been added for the modern reader’s benefit.

      We have also made every effort to include all maps and illustrations of the original edition the limitations of formatting do not allow of including larger maps, we will upload as many of these maps as possible.

      Wings at War Series, No. 4

      Airborne Assault on Holland

      Published by Headquarters, Army Air Forces Washington, D.C.

      Office of Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Intelligence

      From Reports Prepared by MAAF

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Contents

      TABLE OF CONTENTS 4

      Foreword 6

      The Situation 7

      Army Supply and Airborne Training 9

      Preparation for the Attack 10

      Plans of the IX Troop Carrier Command 11

      Narrative of the Operation: 16

      Intention and Plan 16

      RAF Starts 17

      Enemy Strikes Back 19

      Weather Interferes 21

      Reinforcement Impossible 22

      Corridor Made Firm 24

      British Withdrawn 26

      Glider Phase of the Operation 27

      Pathfinder Activity 28

      Air Evacuation 31

      Air-Sea Rescue Services 31

      German Air Force Reaction to the Airborne Landings 32

      Details of Enemy Daylight Air Operations 33

      Details of Enemy Night Air Operations 33

      Conclusions 34

      Statistics 34

      Conclusions 35

      Commendations 36

      The Epic Struggle of the First Airborne Division 38

      Report on Arnhem Operation, 18-25 September 1944 38

      Reaches Division Headquarters 39

      On Night Patrol 40

      Word of Evacuation 42

      Praises Resupply Airmen 43

      REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER 45

      Foreword

      Airborne Assault on Holland highlights the role of air power as the Allies attempted to penetrate German defenses at the Siegfried Line. The work reflects the circumstances of the time and the desire to find good even in unfortunate circumstances and should be read with this in mind. Allied airborne paratroops and glider-borne units converged on Arnhem. Unfortunately, stiff German resistance forced their eventual withdrawal; Allied tactical air power prevented even heavier friendly losses, but could not turn defeat into victory. This boldly conceived operation involved the Eighth and Ninth Air Forces in a variety of missions: troop transport, fighter escort, flak neutralization, air cover, and resupply of ground forces.

      Lt. Gen. Lewis H. Brereton

      Originally published shortly after key air campaigns, the Wings at War series captures the spirit and tone of America's World War II experience. Eyewitness accounts of Army Air Forces' aviators and details from the official histories enliven the story behind each of six important AAF operations. In cooperation with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Center for Air Force History has reprinted the entire series to honor the airmen who fought so valiantly fifty years ago.

      The Situation

      Confused and disorganized, the Wehrmacht was retreating across France and the Lowlands. Ever since the St. Lo breakthrough Allied pressure had been relentlessly applied, giving the enemy no time to rally his forces for a stand. He was careening toward the Siegfried Line where, if permitted, he could be expected to catch his breath and establish a defensive position.

      To the Allies the Siegfried Line presented a formidable obstacle. To penetrate the heart of the German homeland it was necessary to pass, not only this system of fixed defenses with its artfully constructed tank traps, minefields, and fire-control points, but also that natural barrier, the river Rhine.

      Why not accomplish both aims at once? Why not do it now, while enemy forces were still reeling?

      The logical place to achieve the double result of flanking the Siegfried Line and crossing the Rhine was at Arnhem, on the Neder Rijn in Holland. Once across the river here, Allied troops would be beyond the right flank of the Siegfried defenses and in position to swing behind them and on into the Fatherland. The flat terrain of northern Germany remaining beyond Arnhem offered a favorable route for armor.

      Just as Arnhem was the most likely point of attack, the most feasible method was an airborne operation. With paratroops and glider borne units to seize strategic bridges and landing fields, it was estimated that armored and infantry forces could push rapidly forward and take over control. The all-important factor was to hit the enemy at this most vulnerable point before he could gather his resistance. It is well for those inclined to criticize the timing of the operation to consider this imperative need for immediate action. Had the attack proved completely successful, the results of this boldly conceived plan would have amply justified the risks involved. Not that the Holland assault can be deemed a failure; it was possibly 80 per cent successful, since the Allied front was advanced 48 miles in the northern sector and only one difficult river crossing remained.

      It was the consensus of both United States and British airborne staffs and of the IX Troop Carrier Command (IX TCC) staff that of all airborne operations in the European theater to date, this was the most brilliantly conceived, planned, and executed. Not only did the air component and the forces it carried perform

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