A Bridge Too Far

  reaction to Market-Garden, 201, 210, 218, 219, 232, 253-256, 263fn., 281-82, 285

  bridges at Arnhem, Nijmegen, 254, 291, 377-79, 453, 464, 473

  Market-Garden plans, 255, 283, 284, 354

  counteroffensive in Holland, 452, 533-34, 544, 566, 569, 572

  Moerdijk, 38

  Moncur, Sgt. Francis, 181

  Montfroy, Harry, 161

  Montgomery, Field Marshal Bernard Law, 9, 45, 55-114 passim, 522

  Antwerp blunder, 6ofn., 61

  and Prince Bernhard, 62-63, 79-81, 508-9

  and Dutch resistance, 62

  meetings with Eisenhower, 65-68, 82-85

  and Market-Garden, 11-12, 112-14, 158, 412; see also Operation Market-Garden

  news, intelligence reports, 130-131, 163, 230, 540-41, 591

  and Patton, 69, 71, 74

  Rundstedt’s opinion of, 55-59

  “single-thrust” proposal, 63-69, 73-79, 82-114, 571

  supply problems, 70-71

  withdrawal from Arnhem, 566, 568, 571, 572, 591

  Mook area, 453 Morgan, Gen. Frederick, 75

  Morgans, Cpl. Daniel, 178, 550

  Morris, Sgt. Dave, 557fn.

  Mortanges, Lt. Col. Charles Pahudde, 167-68

  Mulloy, Lieut. Patrick, 461, 462

  Mulvey, Capt. Thomas, 215

  Munford, Major Dennis S., 199, 341, 352, 388, 498

  Municipal Gas Works, Arnhem, 205

  Münster, 284

  Murphy, 2d Lieut. Ernest, 477

  Murray, Lt. Col. Iain, 577, 579

  Muselaars, Joop, 22

  Musis Sacrum, Arnhem, 323, 334

  Mussert, Anton, 20-21

  Myers, Lt. Col. Eddie, 516-17, 520-21, 536, 538, 570, 571, 573, 577, 585

  Myrtle (parachick), 368-69, 558

  Nadler, Pvt. Philip H., 175, 176

  Napoleon, 168

  Nebelwerfer, 231fn., 406

  Neerpelt, 148, 155, 165

  Netherlands, seeHolland

  Newbury, 172

  Nijmegen, 16, 153, 154, 289, 349-350, 398, 446, 478, 581, 591

  German retreat through, 19, 22-46, 48

  in Market-Garden planning, 123, 130, 135, 136, 165, 179, 229, 283-87, 378, 412

  Allied bombing of, 202, 206-8

  Allied landings in, 229, 254, 280, 290, 350

  Corps headquarters at, 179, 190, 517, 538, 539, 569, 590

  German defense at, 270, 291-292, 361-63, 378-81, 410, 454-56

  highway bridge over Waal—

  Market-Garden objective, 123, 135-36, 229, 285-87, 410-13, 442, 496

  German defense of, 283, 291, 378-81, 410, 413, 428, 434, 453-56

  battle at, 428-33, 443, 468-479

  Airborne-Armored link-up at, 411, 438fn.

  Waal river crossing, 431-34, 451, 453, 457-69, 476, 480

  Nixon, Cpl. Philip, 421

  Noordermeer, Father Tiburtius, 29

  Nooy, Menno “Tony” de, 28

  Normandy, 30, 31, 70-71, 122, 167, 171, 174, 235-36

  North Beveland island, 197

  Norton, Lt. Col. John, 142

  Numan, Gijsbert Jan, 161, 206, 334-35

  Nunan, S/Sgt. Paul, 198, 429

  Nunn, L/Cpl. Sydney, 176, 194-195, 528-29, 582-83

  Oakes, Sgt. Bill, 198

  O’Brien, Pvt. William, 406, 526

  OB West, 30, 32-37, 51, 255, 284fn., see also Rund-stedt, Gerd von

  Model as, 33, 37, 39, 43, 45-46

  Kluge as, 37, 41, 45

  O’Cock, Capt. Mick, 169, 170, 246

  O’Connell, 2d Lieut. Robert, 213-214

  O’Hagan, Pat. Pat, 362-63

  Oldfather, Cpl. Earl, 362

  Oliver, Major Roy, 541fn.

  Onck, William, 334

  Onderwater, Dr., 512, 523

  O’Neal, S/Sgt. Russell, 175, 237-238

  Oosterbeek, 116, 168, 336-37, 599

  German retreat through, 23-24, 29

  Gen. Model’s headquarters, 116-117, 143, 145-46, 152, 203, 218-19, 285

  resistance groups, 145-46, 395, 396, 522, 523

  Allied bombing of, 202-3, 285

  Allied landing at, 261, 272

  fighting in, 344, 382-88, 395, 396, 441-42, 495-503, 510-17, 521-32, 542-64

  civilians, 383-85, 511-13, 522-525, 552, 558-59, 595

  airlift resupply failure, 424, 496, 542

  evacuation of casualties, 552-60

  withdrawal of Airborne, 568-569, 572-91, 595

  Oosterbeek Laag church, 341

  Oosterhout, 489, 518, 519, 534, 535

  Operation Berlin, 571, 573, 578, 580-81, 591

  Operation Comet, 82-84, 88, 122, 125

  Operation Garden, 11, 112

  planning, assignments, 122-23, 128, 168, 170-71

  briefing, 164-67

  breakout, 245 et seq

  schedule, 410, 519 see also Operation Market-Garden

  Operation Linnet, 127

  Operation Market, 11, 112

  planning, 121-24, 128-43, 190

  takeoff, 187-99

  pathfinders, 190, 209, 210, 235, 497, 504, 513, 580, 582

  schedule, 363-64 see also Operation Market-Garden

  Operation Market-Garden, 11-12, 112-15, 637

  inception, 112

  planning, preparation, 123, 128-143, 157-59, 172-83, 508-9

  assignments, objectives, 134-41, 170-71

  hazards and cautions, 129-33, 141-42, 157-63, 174-175

  briefing, 164-69

  gliders, 123, 128, 129, 189-99, 219-25, 234, 241-42, 251, 364-66, 370-71, 417-20, 423, 541, 544

  drop zones, landing sites, 134-135

  communications problems, 170-171, 179-80, 233-34, 243-44, 257-59, 265, 274-75, 341-42, 388-89, 404, 412, 416-17, 442, 495, 496, 506, 539, 541

  weather, 83, 130, 180, 341, 354-355, 364, 408, 452, 487, 507, 509, 533, 542, 564

  takeoff, flight, 187-99

  accidents and rescues, 194-99

  drops, landings, 211-16, 219-228, 234-39, 338-39

  casualties, 216, 365-67, 384, 397, 400-405, 414, 420-427, 432, 435, 448, 483-485, 507, 548, 551, 553-557, 590-93, 599

  German guessing on Allied aims, 210, 216-18, 229, 254-255, 280-81, 290-91, 515-16

  supply losses, 228, 241-42, 365-368 376, 418-24, 512, 542, 544

  Allied plans found by Germans, 283-85, 354, 369

  second lift, 355, 363-77

  third lift, 410, 418-24

  airborne-armored link-up, 518

  news and censorship, 216fn., 540-41

  withdrawal of forces, 568-95

  Osborne, Major Charles, 499

  Oss, 29

  Overasselt, 209, 235, 238-40

  Overton, Sgt. Leonard, 514, 562-563

  Oxfordshire, 187

  Pacey, Sgt. Charles W., 472, 474

  Paetsch, Lieut. Col., 290, 292, 455-456

  Palmer, Lieut. John, 357-58

  Pannerden, 291-92, 378, 430, 454, 455

  Panzerfäuste, 326, 327, 400

  Pare, Chaplain G. A., 191, 408, 419, 548, 563, 593-94, 640

  Paris, 63

  Parker, Lieut. Russ, 429

  Parkes, L/Bombardier Percy, 177, 557, 559-60, 588

  Parks, Brig. Gen. Floyd L., 112

  Passchendaele battles, 163fn.

  Patton, Lt. Gen. George S., 33, 41, 53, 72, 75, 83, 113, 477

  rivalry with Montgomery, 64, 66-69, 71, 74, 85, 113

  Rundstedt respect for, 55, 281

  Pavey, Gunner Charles, 586

  Payton-Reid, Lt. Col. R., 497, 511-512, 563, 578

  Pearce, Signalman Kenneth John, 138, 532-33

  Pearson, S/Sgt. Dudley, 525-27, 532, 557

  Peelen, Jan, 209

  Peijnenburg, Henri, 26

  Pennings, Jan, 209

  Penseel, Johannes, 29, 335

  Perry, Capt. Hugh H., 239

  Petersburg Hotel, 551

  Peterse, Rev. Wilhelmus, 22

  Petersen, M/Sgt. Emil, 329-30

  PGEM power station, Nijmeg
en, 206, 244, 458, 462, 467

  Phantom (liaison unit), 179, 243-244, 341, 442, 443, 457, 516, 563, 583

  Philips electrical works, 18-19, 48 Piat, 274, 530, 531

  Pieter the ferryman, 336, 337, 371fn., 387, 499-501, 506

  Pogue, Dr. Forrest C, 69fn.

  Polish 1st Parachute Brigade, 84, 88, 122, 172, 398-99, 496-99, 559

  Market-Garden assignment, 123, 129, 141-42, 183, 389, 391, 416-17

  takeoff delayed, 410, 417-18, 446, 450-52

  change in drop zone, 410, 442, 445

  landing at Johannahoeve Farm, 423

  landing at Driel, 442, 445, 501-507, 515, 517

  Rhine crossing, 535-37, 543, 564, 570, 577

  survivors, 591

  Poppe, Maj. Gen. Walter, 115, 252

  Powell, Maj. George S., 138, 420, 532, 578-79, 585

  Preston, Lt. Col. P. H., 339, 393-394

  Pritchard, Pvt. Thomas, 406

  Queripel, Capt. L. E., 441

  Quinan, Lieut. Barry, 169-70, 247

  Radio Orange, 25, 27, 202

  Rastenburg, East Prussia, 30, 33

  Rate, Sgt. John, 137

  Raub, Pvt. Edwin C., 237

  Rauh, Pvt. Wilhelm, 232

  Rauter, SS Lt. Gen. Hans Albin, 153-54

  Read, Signalman Victor, 177

  Red Ball Express, 70

  Red Cross, 504, 523, 525, 550, 552, 553, 556, 581, 594

  Red Devil, see 1st Airborne, under British Army units, Divisions

  Reichswald, 135, 235, 285, 362, 453, 572

  Reinhard, Col., 217-18

  Renfro, Lt. Col. Curtis D., 166

  Renkum, 25, 145, 209, 230, 231, 243, 339

  airlanding at, 225, 226, 422

  Ressen, 489

  Reyers-Camp, Holland, 369

  Richmond, Sgt. Leroy, 467

  Ricketts, James, 422fn.

  Ridgway, Lt. Gen. Matthew B., 125-27, 478

  Rigby-Jones, Major Guy, 551, 593

  Ringsdorf, SS Squad Ldr. Alfred, 326-28

  Roberts, Maj. Gen. George Philip, 59-61

  Roberts, Capt. Hugh, 427

  Robinson, Sgt. Peter, 471-72, 474-475, 477, 479

  Robinson, Sgt. Major “Robbo,” 589

  Roermond, 26

  Roelofs, Theodorus, 209

  Rommel, Field Marshal Erwin, 31, 42, 43, 148

  Rotterdam, 25, 26, 28, 38

  Roullier, Sgt. Alfred, 177-78, 561-562, 586-87

  Rowbotham, Arthur, 422fn.

  Royal Air Force (R.A.F.), 139, 179fn., 187, 227, 281, 357, 380, 451

  reconnaissance, 133, 159, 275fn.

  glider-tug operation, 222, 423

  communications, 171, 179fn., 248

  resupply and fighter support, 496, 533, 542

  Royal Palace Garden, Laeken, 63

  Royal Restaurant, Arnhem, 205

  Ruhr—

  German guessing on Allied aims on, 41, 53-54, 151, 254, 284, 290-91, 380

  Montgomery’s aim toward, 64, 73, 88-89, 123, 255, 442, 541, 572

  Eisenhower’s policy on, 72, 78

  Rundstedt, Field Marshal Gerd von—

  as OB West, 30-39, 41-43, 45, 51-59, 255-56, 281, 378

  and Hitler, 30-37, 41-42, 45, 52, 53, 59

  anti-Hitler plot, 42, 43fn.

  rehabilitation of army, 39, 52-59, 114-15, 255-56, 378, 395, 452

  speculation on Allied attack, 151, 152, 201

  reaction to Market-Garden, 281, 282, 378

  Ruppe, Cpl. Frank, 362

  Russell, Lieut. Cyril, 247

  Ruurlo, 116, 290

  Ryan, Cornelius, 363fn.

  Saar, 41, 53-55, 64, 68, 72, 73, 78, 85 113, 281

  St. Canisius Hospital, Nijmegen, 25

  St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Arnhem, 25, 332, 335, 344, 347, 384, 390, 402, 403, 406, 409, 556-59

  Ste. Mère Eglise, 235

  St. Eusebius, Church of (Grote Kerk), 24, 205, 323, 353

  St. Oedenrode, 19, 25, 134, 251, 359, 566, 568

  Samuelson, Lieut. Tony, 489

  Sande, Truid van der, 333, 353

  Sande family, 353

  Sanderbobrorg, Dr., 423

  Saunders, Hilary St. George, 352fn.

  Schaap, Lambert, 352-53

  Schelde estuary, 44, 58, 115, 452

  Schoonoord Hotel, 513, 593, 594

  conversion into hospital, 384, 511, 522-23, 547-48, 555, 563

  truce for casualty evacuation, 553, 558

  Schouwen Island, 197, 199, 365

  Schulte, Agatha, 23

  Schulte, Frans, 30

  Schulte, Hendrina, 23

  Schultz, Pvt. Arthur “Dutch,” 363

  Schwalbe, Gen. Eugene Felix, 452fn.

  Scott, Pvt. Joe, 369

  Screaming Eagles, see 101st Airborne, under United States Army Divisions

  Seccombe, Capt. Ernest, 403

  Sedelhauser, Lieut. Gustav, 116-117, 210, 218, 219, 284-285

  Seine river, 71-72

  Seyss-Inquart, Dr. Arthur, 19, 20

  SHAEF, 27, 63, 68, 74, 75, 76fn., 77, 81, 157, 158, 162-163, 335; see also Eisenhower, Dwight D.

  Shearwood, Pvt. Arthur, 589

  s’Hertogenbosch, 222, 365

  Shulman, 2d Lieut. Herbert E., 214

  Shulman, Milton, 50fn., 452fn.

  Sicily, 135

  Siegfried Line (Westwall), 36, 37, 41, 43, 44, 52, 53, 69, 70, 72, 77, 88, 123

  Siely, Sgt. Major John, 177-78

  Sievers, Lt. Gen. Karl, 49

  Simpson, Lieut. Dennis, 228, 480, 482fn.

  Simpson, R.A.F. Sgt. Walter, 195, 422

  Sims, Lieut. E. J., 467

  Sims, Pvt. James W., 137, 227, 277, 435, 450, 483-86

  Sink, Col. Robert F., 215, 252, 289, 359

  Skalka, Major Egon, 553-56, 559

  Smaczny, Lieut. Albert, 417

  Smith, Maj. Gen. Edward Hake-will, 539

  Smith, Lieut. J. J., 431

  Smith, Guardsman Tim, 170

  Smith, Lt. Gen. Walter Bedell, 63, 66, 77, 113, 157-59, 162-63

  Smöckel, Major Horst, 145

  Smyth, Lt. Col. Ken, 523-25

  Smythe, Jack, 541fn.

  Snoek, Johannes, 25

  Son, 253, 364, 411, 426, 452, 533

  highway bridge at, 134, 252, 289, 356, 358, 359-61, 363, 453

  Bailey bridge built, 410, 425

  glider landings at, 216, 366

  Sosabowski, Maj. Gen. Stanislaw, 515, 520, 521, 535-37, 640

  Market-Garden assignment, 123, 141-42, 389, 398-99, 416-18, 445-46, 496, 515

  misgivings, 141-42, 416-18, 451, 501-2

  takeoff, landing, 424, 450-51, 498-99, 501-7

  Rhine crossing, 506-7, 520, 536-537, 542-43

  South Beveland, 44-45, 55, 58, 60

  Spanhoe airfield, 176

  Speedie, Willie, 579

  Spicer, L/Cpl. Gordon, 177, 447

  Spivey, Sgt. Horace “Hocker,” 180

  Spratt, Sgt. Jack, 437, 439

  Stainforth, Lieut. Peter, 228, 435, 438, 560

  Stanners, Cpl. Geoffrey, 177, 227

  Stauffenberg, Col. Claus Graf von, 42

  Stefanich, Capt. Anthony, 363

  Steinfort, Johannes, 27

  Stephenson, Lt. Col. Tom, 179

  Steveninck, Col. Albert “Steve” de Ruyter van, 167-68

  Stevens, Lt. Col. George, 418, 445- 446, 502

  Stewart, Major Richard, 515

  Stoke Rochford, Lincolnshire, 183

  Storey, Sgt. Charles, 351

  Strong, Maj. Gen. Kenneth W., 157

  Stranzky, Sister Antonia, 25

  Student, Col. Gen. Kurt, 156fn., 163, 242, 252, 281, 378, 379

  at Albert Canal line 49-51, 147

  heads First Parachute Army, 38, 50, 147

  reaction to Market planes, 200, 217-18, 229

  Market-Garden plans, 254-55, 283

  Sullivan, Sgt. Stanley, 580, 590

  Sunley, Sgt. Joe, 181

  Sutherland, Squadron Ldr. Max, 171, 248, 4
88-90

  Sweeney, Capt. Neil, 189

  Swiecicki, Marek, 541fn.

  Swift, Sgt. Norman, 226-27

  Symons, Sister M. Dosithèe, 25

  Tafelberg Hotel, Oosterbeek, 116, 594

  Model’s headquarters, 117, 145-147, 152, 154, 201, 210, 218-19, 229

  as hospital, 384, 522, 551, 552, 555-57, 559

  Tasker, Lt. Col. Anthony, 162

  Tatham-Warter, Major Digby, 269, 271, 436-37, 439, 558fn.

  Taylor, Lt. Col. George, 519, 520, 535-37

  Taylor, Maj. Gen. Maxwell D., 251, 252, 360, 361, 366, 368, 541, 640

  assignment in Market-Garden, 123, 130, 134-36, 599

  airlanding, 216

  combat action, 411, 424, 444, 533, 534, 572

  and Dutch underground, 444, 534

  Taylor, Capt. William, 347, 348, 530

  Tedder, Marshal Sir Arthur, 74, 77, 84

  Tempelhof, Col. Hans von, 210, 218, 281fn.

  Terborg, 283

  ter Horst, Jan, 386-88, 549, 639

  ter Horst, Mrs., 371fn., 548-50, 560-61, 594, 639

  Tettau, Lt. Gen. Hans von. 291, 338, 339

  Thomas, Cpl. D., 196

  Thomas, Maj. Gen. G. Ivor, 478, 491, 539, 542, 543, 564, 568, 570, 571, 573, 577, 590

  Thompson, Lieut. John S., 239-40

  Thompson, R. W., 6ofn.

  Thompson, Lt. Col. W. F. K. “Sheriff,” 339, 341, 352, 383-497-98, 588

  Tiemans, Willem, 22

  Tilburg, 48, 252

  Tilly, Lt. Col. Gerald, 564, 566-571

  Toler, Major Thomas, 579

  Tomblin, Sgt. Pilot Bryan, 222

  Tompson, F/Sgt William, 196, 580

  Torrant Rushton, 417

  Travis-Davison, Sgt. Pilot Kenneth, 423

  Tremble, Pvt. Leonard G., 463

  Tromp family in Heelsum, 261

  Trotter, Major John, 471

  Traux, Pvt. Kenneth, 198

  Tucker, Sgt. Bill, 198

  Tucker, Col. Reuben K., 238, 240, 432-33, 457, 458, 468, 477, 478

  Turner, L/Cpl. Arthur, 404, 405fn.

  Tyler, Major Edward G., 169, 250, 358-59, 458, 459, 467

  Uden, 19, 165, 534

  Uijen, Albertus, 206

  Unck, Nicholaas, 205

  United States Army, 55, 83

  Army groups

  12th Army Group, 64, 65, 72

  Armies

  First Army, 33, 51, 64, 68, 71, 84, 202, 378

  Third Army, 33, 41, 53, 64, 67-69, 71, 281, 378; see also Patton, George S.

  Army Corps

  Air Corps, 199

  XVIII Airborne Corps, 125

  Divisions

  82nd Airborne, 88, 172, 174-175, 429, 542; Market-Garden assignment, 123, 128, 135; Market takeoff and flight, 190, 194, 197-99; landing and drop, 209, 234-43, 285-287; and Dutch resistance groups, 335; communications, 335; combat actions, 234-43, 285-87, 361-68, 413, 428-33, 453, 459-77, 637; amphibious assault across Waal, 431-32, 459-67, 637; resupply lifts and losses, 365-68, 418-19, 541; link-up with ground forces, 411, 438fn.; casualties, 432, 599

  101st Airborne, 172, 196; Market-Garden assignment, 123, 128; Market takeoff and flight, 190, 197, 211-16; landings and drops, 210, 216-17, 251-53; link-up with Garden units, 244-45, 356-60, 411; resupply lifts and losses, 365-68, 418, 541; casualties, 425-427, 599; and Dutch resistance, 251, 444; combat actions, 251-53, 360-361, 366-68, 424-27, 453, 533-34, 637; repair of bridge at Son, 289, 356, 359