The daring assault that opened the road to Arnhem.
This detailed map depicts the seizure of the Nijmegen Bridges by the 82nd Airborne Division during Operation Market Garden, September 1944. It highlights the layout of the city, the crossings over the River Waal, and the German defensive positions encountered during one of the war’s most daring airborne operations.
The crossing of the Waal was one of the most dramatic moments of the campaign — conducted in daylight under heavy fire as American paratroopers paddled assault boats across the river to secure the far bank. Their success allowed Allied armoured columns to advance north toward Arnhem, marking a critical but costly step in the effort to establish a bridgehead across the Rhine.
This facsimile preserves the clarity and annotations of the original operational map, capturing both the tactical precision and human bravery behind one of the defining moments of Market Garden.
Product Details:
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Printed on 175 gsm premium fine-art paper
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Matte finish for an authentic archival look
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Created from high-resolution digital scans of original wartime maps
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Displays German positions, key crossings, and troop movements
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Ideal for collectors, historians, educators, and battlefield visitors
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Ships worldwide in protective packaging
A striking reproduction of the map behind the 82nd Airborne’s heroic crossing of the Waal — the battle that kept Operation Market Garden alive.