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The Germans conquer the Westerbouwing near Oosterbeek

in Oosterbeek/September 21
This is what the British positions at the Westerbouwing looked like after the battle.

The British had retreated to a defensive perimeter at Oosterbeek after failing to reach the Rhine Bridge at Arnhem. Only when it was too late did the paratroopers realize the importance of the Driel ferry near the Westerbouwing. The sector near the Westerbouwing on the west side of the perimeter was defended by the Border…

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