British Forces

Market Garden, surrendering Brits

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British soldiers, tasked with protecting the Arnhem Bridge, after their capture by the German forces. The Brits managed to hold the Bridge until the fifth day of the Operation, despite an acute lack of ammunition, some fighting with nothing but their combat knives. Despite their valiant effort, they were overwhelmed by the Germans in the early morning hours of the September 21st, 1944. Their last message, 'Out of Ammo - God save the King' was only heard by the German radio operators due to a breakdown of Allied communications. In the memory of the British soldiers who fought there, the Arnhem Bridge has been renamed 'John Frost Bridge', after the British units commander, Lt. Colonel John Frost.