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How many died in Operation Market Garden?
Of the approximately 10,600 Allied forces who made it north of the Rhine in September 1944, some 7,900 were killed, wounded or taken prisoner. Allied casualties during the operation totaled more than 17,000, compared with around 8,000 on the German side.
How many Allied troops were killed in Operation Market Garden?
Overall, Market Garden cost the Allies between 15,000 and 17,000 killed, captured, or wounded. The British 1st Airborne Division was the hardest hit, starting the battle with 10,600 men and suffering 1,485 killed and some 6,414 captured.
What planes were used in Operation Market Garden?
The combined force had 1,438 C-47/Dakota transports (1,274 USAAF and 164 RAF) and 321 converted RAF bombers. The Allied glider force had been rebuilt after Normandy until by 16 September it numbered 2,160 CG-4A Waco gliders, 916 Airspeed Horsas (812 RAF and 104 U.S. Army) and 64 General Aircraft Hamilcars.
How many German soldiers died at Arnhem?
| Battle of Arnhem | |
|---|---|
| Casualties and losses | |
| Approx 1,984 killed 6,854 captured** | Approx 1,300 killed 2,000 wounded** |
| *More details of the German strengths can be found in the German forces section **More detailed information is available in the losses sections |
What happened to the paratroopers after Operation Market Garden?
The paratroopers were stranded, divided from their allies and unable to escape. German tanks were moving through Arnhem and torching the houses where paratroopers hid. Of the 10,000 paratroopers who participated in Operation Market Garden, only 2,000 returned to their units.
What was Operation Market Garden and how did it work?
Three months after D-Day, legendary British Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery came up with the plan, dubbed Operation Market Garden. The Allies would chase German forces to the border — and then across the Rhine River.
How successful was Operation Market Garden at Arnhem?
Ground forces advanced 20 miles on the second day, and it seemed they were making steady progress towards a major victory. After all, Arnhem was the last of the three towns the Allied forces needed to secure to make Operation Market Garden a success.
Why did the Allies decide to attack Germany immediately after D Day?
The pursuit had to be immediate because the Germans could be given no opportunity to regroup and grow stronger. The Allies planned to advance into Germany. Three months after D-Day, legendary British Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery came up with the plan, dubbed Operation Market Garden.