RARE! WWII 1944 EINDHOVEN Mission Marked Operation Market Garden Navigation Map

Description: Comes with hand-signed C.O.A.This incredible and museum-grade WWII map dated 1944 shows heavy wear and mission use with operations flight lines over EINDHOVEN. This very large map is also rare because it is two maps adhered together (side by side) by the navigators to show a longer and wider view of that specific area in the European Theater. What makes this map extremely rare is that is shows all of the Operation Market Garden airborne and glider drop zones. This map shows the 1st British Airborne DROP ZONE of Arnhem, the 82nd Airborne Division (US) DROP ZONE of Nijmegen, and the 101st Airborne Division (US) DROP ZONE over the regions of Uden through Eindhoven.Eindhoven is a city in the Netherlands that played a crucial role during the Operation Market Garden, a military operation conducted by the Allied forces during World War II. The operation was designed to establish a bridgehead over the Rhine River, thereby gaining access to Germany’s industrial heartland and ending the war.In September 1944, the Allies launched the Operation Market Garden, which was a combined airborne and ground assault on several key bridges in the Netherlands, including the one in Eindhoven. The objective of the operation was to secure a pathway for the Allied ground troops, which would advance through the Netherlands to Germany. However, things did not go as planned, and the operation turned out to be a costly failure.Eindhoven was one of the key objectives of the operation, as its strategic location and important road networks made it a crucial target for the Allies. The city was defended by the Germans, but the Allied paratroopers managed to capture the city’s airfield, which was essential for their supply line. The fighting in Eindhoven was intense, and both sides suffered heavy casualties. Despite the resistance from the German forces, the Allies managed to secure the airfield and the city.The capture of Eindhoven was not only a military victory for the Allies, but it also had a significant impact on the city and its citizens. During the fighting, much of Eindhoven was destroyed, and many civilians lost their homes and belongings. However, the Allies also brought with them much-needed food and supplies, which helped the city to recover.After the war, Eindhoven was rebuilt, and its citizens worked hard to restore the city to its former glory. The city’s industrial sector was revitalized, and it became a major center for electronics and technology. Today, Eindhoven is a thriving city that has grown into one of the Netherlands' most important economic centers.In conclusion, the role of Eindhoven during Operation Market Garden was critical. The city was a key objective of the operation, and its capture was essential for the success of the Allies’ plan. The intense fighting in Eindhoven resulted in significant damage to the city and its citizens, but the Allies’ victory also brought much-needed supplies and helped the city to recover. Today, Eindhoven is a thriving city that is proud of its rich history and heritage.In the summer of 1944, General Bernard Montgomery came up with a plan to cross the River Rhine and advance deep into northern Germany to shorten World War II.General Montgomery named his two-part plan Operation Market Garden; Market was the airborne operation employing three divisions: the U.S. Army’s 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, the British 1st Airborne, and the 1st Polish Parachute Brigade. This group formed the first Allied Airborne Army, and their objective for this mission was to seize key bridges in the Netherlands after landing by parachute and glider. Once the airborne troops landed, the British XXX Corps would advance over the bridges and cross the Rhine and its tributaries (the Garden portion of the operation). The bridges were at Eindhoven (around 13 miles from the start line), Nijmegen (53 miles away), and Arnhem (62 miles away), as well as two smaller bridges at Veghel and Grave that were between Eindhoven and Nijmegen.If successful, the plan would open a route into the German industrial heartland, the Ruhr Valley, and liberate the Netherlands- ending the war early.

Price: 1000 USD

Location: Bloomington, Illinois

End Time: 2023-12-08T02:28:19.000Z

Shipping Cost: 13.5 USD