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What was the final goal of Operation Market-Garden?

Arnhem Bridge. This bridge was on a route over the Rhine River that could have allowed the British to roll through Germany and possibly end the war in 1944.

Which of these divisions did NOT take part in Operation Market-Garden?

British 6th Airborne.

What Corps, commanded by Brian Horrocks, was intended to link up with the Airborne divisions?

30 Corps. 30 Corps had fought with Bernard Montgomery in North Africa prior to fighting under him in Europe.

How many bridges had to be captured for Operation Market-Garden?

7. The bridges were at Son, St. Oedenrode, two at Veghel, Grave, Nijmegen and Arhnem. When the paratroopers were told they were headed to Grave (graf), one said 'We know that General, but what bridge will we take?'

On what day did the operation begin?

September 17. The operation was finished on the 27th.

What city did the British 1st Airborne land near?

Arhnem. The landing zone was miles away from Arhnem bridge, which meant the paratroopers had to fight their way through armored divisions to capture the bridge.

What two Panzer divisions occupied Arnhem during the invasion?

9th SS and 10th SS. The troops were there refitting and were the primary reason for the operation's failure.

What was the stretch of road between Eindhoven and Nijmegen known as?

Hell's Highway. German units made numerous attacks against the road, causing paratroopers to name it Hell's Highway.

Who commanded the only Allied battalion to reach Arnhem Bridge?

John Frost. Frost's men fought for 88 hours before capitulating to the Germans.

Who later wrote the book 'A Bridge Too Far', an account of the whole operation?

Cornelius Ryan. The book was later made into a movie.