Subject
war, second world war, troops, soldier, paratroops, Holland, combat, guns, uniform, bottle,
Image File
British airborne troops in action in Arnhem, 1944
Sticky
Off
Description

Photograph of British paratroops taking cover in a shell hole during the battle for Arnhem in September 1944. Codenamed Operation Market Garden, the allies withdrew after a stubborn eight-day battle which saw the death of over 7000 British paratroopers.

Category
War and Conflicts
Sub-category
Armed Forces
Propaganda
DPI
400
Colour
Black and White
Image Credits
Crown Copyright 2007 National Records of Scotland
Image Creator
National Savings Committee for Scotland
Institutional Reference
NSC1/394/50 National Savings Committee for Scotland
Cost Centre
800630
Activity Code
BAU609
Price
£18.00
Variations