Every General’s aim is to end a war by Christmas, and Montgomery,

perhaps, saw his opportunity in a bold strike across the southern

portion of the Netherlands close to the borders of an embattled Reich.

Still heady from earlier victories in the Normandy campaign, the plan to

push deep into enemy territory, with land and airborne forces, was as

daring as it was dangerous. Some would say the furthest objective,

Arnhem Bridge, was a Bridge too Far.

Separated into two distinct elements, Market, the airborne assault,

was designed to capture the vital bridges across the many rivers

and canals that were needed. Garden, the ground assault, would

ensure the bridges were soon part of a wider Allied salient.  However,

planning and intelligence was as not as thorough as it had been

in previous operations and Market Garden turned from glorious

adventure, with easily achievable aims, to an almost devastating defeat.

This Battle Craft title also looks at four pieces of military hardware

that were involved in these legendary battles. Representing the

land forces are the Triumph HW3 motorcycle, a dispatch

riders stalwart and the unique German Sd.Kfz.2 Kettenkrad.

These amazing machines were vital in maintaining lines of

communications.

On the main route of the march, the state-of-the-art British Cromwell

duelled valiantly against the deadly Panther Ausf G.

The Quartermaster section provides the modeler with an insight into

the development and operational use of the four chosen vehicles

that were involved in Market Garden. 

A selection of historical and contemporary photos and illustrations

feature alongside stunning showcase builds, providing the modeler

with subjects to whet the creative appetite. It also features details

of model kits and extras that can really help the modeler bring

military history to life.