Recommended Reading: General Arnhem Studies
156 Battalion: From Delhi to ArnhemBy John Patrick O' Reilly
Publisher: Thoroton Books
ISBN: 0956044409
Published: January 2009
Recommended by Tony Hibbert.The whole of the battle is covered including Operations Pegasus I and II escapes in addition to information about the 156. Members can order this book with free P&P.For further information contact:
Arnhem 1944: The Airborne BattleBy Martin Middlebrook
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
ISBN: 9781848840751 (Hardback)
Republished: July 2009
An account based on meticulous research of original documents and the personal experiences of more than 500 participants.Previously published by Penguin.
A Bridge Too Far
By Cornelius Ryan
Various Publishers
Originally published in 1974 with various reprints.
General Gavin said ‘I know of no other work of literature of World War II as moving, as awesome and as accurate in its portrayal of human courage.’
A Tour of the Arnhem BattlefieldsBy Colonel John Waddy OBE
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
ISBN: 9780850525717
Republished: 2010
Detailed guide to the battlefield with excellent coverage of the operations and sites. Well Illustrated. John Waddy was a company commander with 156
Battalion, Parachute Regiment
during the battle.
Arnhem: A Tragedy of Errors
By Peter Harclerode
Publisher: Caxton Editions
ISBN: 1840671467
Published: 2000
An appraisal of the battle and the missed opportunities.
Operation Market Garden
Then & Now Vol 1
Edited by Karel Margry
Publisher: After the Battle
ISBN: 1870067398
Published: 2002
A photographic record of the background to the operation and the first two days.
Operation Market Garden
Then & Now Vol 2
Edited by Karel Margry
Publisher: After the Battle
ISBN: 1870067452
Published: 2002
A photographic record of the operation from 19 – 26 September 1944 and its aftermath.
By Air to Battle
By Ministry of Information
Publisher: Patrick Stephens (Reprint)
ISBN: 0850593107
Republished: 1978
This is the official account of the British Airborne Divisions' WWII operations originally published by the HMSO in 1945. Two chapters relevant to Arnhem are available to view online on the