Soldier of the 15th Scottish Division crawls through the sniper infested town of Blerick, Holland, December 3rd. One of the last German bridgeheads on the west side of the Meuse river. The bridges of Blerick-Venlo had been the target of repeated Allied bombardements over the last few months, destroying a large portion of the town including the large church. The line remained static along the Meuse and the town had to withstand another three months of artillery fire.

Dead city

Kangeroos of the 49th Armoured Infantry Regiment waiting for the start of the attack on Blerick, Holland, December 3rd 1944.

Queuing for battle

Crocodile flamethrowing tank supporting an attack of The Rifle Brigade into the village of St. Joost, Holland, January 19th 1945.