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| August 27th, 2024 |
| Last Updated |
| August 27th, 2024 |
| Poland |
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| Day By Day |
| September 17th, 1944 September 18th, 1944 September 19th, 1944 September 20th, 1944 September 21st, 1944 September 22nd, 1944 September 23rd, 1944 September 24th, 1944 September 25th, 1944 September 26th, 1944 |
| Other Units Involved |
| 1st Airborne Division 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade 82nd Airborne Division 101st Airborne Division |
| September 17th, 1944 – September 25th, 1944 |
| Operation Market Garden |
| Objectives |
- Land south of the Arnhem road bridge
- Support the 1st Airborne Division in holding the bridge for a minimum of 48 hours.
- Link up with the advancing ground forces of the 30th Corps.
| Operational Area |
Arnhem Area
| Allied Forces |
| Axis Forces |
| The first Polish Landings |
On the first day of Operation Market Garden, 10 gliders take off from Manston, each carrying essential personnel and equipment for the 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade. Among these, 7 Horsas transport No. 3 Troop of the Anti-Tank Battery, including five 6-pounder anti-tank guns, along with troops, jeeps, trailers, and associated supplies. Another 2 Horsas carry the heavy equipment for the Engineer Company, while the final Horsa brings the advance party of the Brigade Headquarters. All 10 gliders successfully land on Landing Zone X at Renkum, delivering their cargo as planned.