Market Garden: In the footsteps of the Dorsets

Market Garden: In the footsteps of the Dorsets
With Christopher Jary
Part of our Arnhem Week series
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We look at the role of 3 Dorset regiment Battalions in the wider Arnhem battle
Subjects to be discussed:
Major Brian Urquhart (a Dorset) on Browning's staff who warned it wouldn't work and was packed off on sick leave - see "A Bridge Too Far" where he's called Fuller.
1 DORSET and 2 DEVON clearing the road either side of Joe Vandeleur's advance on 17/18 Sep 44.
4 DORSET crossing the Neder Rijn to rescue the Airborne on 25/6 Sep and getting captured.
5 DORSET manning the evacuation boats ferrying the Airborne survivors back.
5 DORSET fighting on the south bank around Driel to stop any German attempt to retake Nijmegen bridges.
94th Field Regiment (Dorset Yeomanry) supporting 129 Bde around Elst.
1 DORSET fighting a bloody battle near Aam to push the Germans back over the Wetering Canal.
Christopher Jary is a military historian and author of 15 books. He is a volunteer at the Keep Military Museum. www.keepmilita...
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[@davidlavigne207]

I don't think I've ever seen or heard a better summation of the essence of the spirit behind the efforts of all the participants of Market Garden than Christopher's father's statement "They captured the "bank holiday spirit" of that advance." God bless all of the brave British, Polish and Dutch soldiers and civilians who tried their best to make it succeed. I also have a better understanding of the British sense of humor in adversity. It really helps me realize that such a people cannot be defeated easily. Thanks for an informative and moving story by Christopher Jary.

[@troykauffman3963]

An outstanding presentation by Christopher, absolutely love hearing the different actions taken by these brave men. Thank you Paul and Christopher. Operation Market Garden was one hell of a plan and I salute all those who fought in it. 🫡 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇵🇱

[@Unreliablecaptionbot]

Christopher is such a great speaker, this was a fascinating account of the experience of the units of the regiment involved in the operation, and the courage and skill of the allied soldiers in market garden

[@abrahamoyevaar2226]

Rewatched this presentation after viewing it live. Thank you Chris and Woody. A fascinating look at a overlooked aspect of the North/West campaign of '44-45. X thanks again.

[@TomMullen-hn7wc]

Great show. Christopher’s stories were riveting. Tom Mullen

[@KevinJones-yh2jb]

This was one of the most well put together, presentations I have heard in a along time. From when it started to the end, Christopher had my full attention. The stories of the men involved was marvellously told in such detail. Bring Christopher back again, many thanks to you both

[@timbrown1481]

Brilliant presentation. Well organized.. absolutely love the human interest stories.

[@cameronsimpson-ld8nk]

Simply loved this episode. I missed it live because of the time difference. Christopher is a brilliant speaker....loved the Grenadier Guards piece.

[@danielhowes6947]

I’m having a bad day at work, Compared to their bad day it is nothing. Great video, loads of information.

[@pjogorman4682]

Great presentation thanks to you both.

[@reddustdiecastmodelrail1499]

Great presentation ! Thanks ! Cheers from Holland !

[@Jeffybonbon]

I was just a Captain in the LI 1988 to 1993 and i used to meet the veterans from the DLI and its bloody sad that such a lot of proud regiments were disbanded Its Ironic in 2024 they now form the Rifles So much has been forgotten about the old proud regiments I salute them all what a generation they were Swift and Bold

[@peterbrown1208]

Another really good one Paul. Mr. Kally really knows his stuff and presents it very professionally. Thanks.

[@WW2TV]

Mr Jary

[@willierobertson862]

Fantastic presentation from Christopher, well worth staying in work late for 🤭

[@ruudsgs]

Mister Jarys presentation is fantastic

[@davidmanning7912]

Thank you Chris for giving such fascinating insights into the Dorset units contrib

[@davidmanning7912]

And well illustrated with anecdotes of men involved- and delivered with evident depth of appreciation. Thank you

[@keithmajor1733]

Thoroughly interesting and entertaining episode. Well done both.

[@guypenrose5477]

What a brilliant presentation. Great stuff.

[@georgecooksey8216]

Excellent presentation and discussion. Thank you gentlemen.

[@ladydunraven]

What an amazing presentation from Chris and Woody.. thank you so much

[@johnlucas8479]

Woody another excellent presentation keep up the good work

[@whitby910]

Another brilliant presentation. Thank you.

[@StanleyWareham]

I have two Dorset badges, one is from 14/18 that was my mother's father's badge, he gave it to my father as it was easier? to shine for parade, the other is my father's, he served in the early 1950's and was sent to Hong Kong

[@jwjohnson9547]

Very good presentation

[@davesandall4530]

Thank you once again for your great presentations

[@ruudsgs]

Fantastic!!

[@bananabrooks3836]

@22.14 Probably a BSA M20 centre of picture. Good maps and photos to enhance the narrative.

[@SandervkHistory]

Great presentation, only at 22:13 that picture is from Valkenswaard, which is the town before Eindhoven.

[@roverboat2503]

Primus in Indis! That's us Dorset boys!

[@michaelfleming6420]

Impressive.

[@MegaBloggs1]

yes but horrocks stuffed up the initial taking of antwerp-the 11th armoured didnt close the gap north of town and they didnt stop the ferries evacuating some of the 15th army across the Scheldt. If they had of, they would have realised the significance of taking the scheldt river delta.He lost focus because of victory charge-some say because he hadnt recovered from his wounds and he should have been rested

[@Kalaswalia]

George Taylor's book is called Infantry Colonel not Battalion Commander. For those searching for it.

[@WW2TV]

It's both actually. Infantry Colonel in one edition, then another as Battalion Commander

[@Kalaswalia]

@@WW2TV Ah! I thought so.

[@elmersalonga6424]

Operation Market Garden was a sound Plan with a really short expiration date unfortunately. Going to A Bridge Too Late and Too Far.

[@timbrown1481]

Brian Urquhart… Foreshadowing🫣

[@CJArnold-hq3ey]

Did i see 2 vets get laid to Rest there Woody ? Past Day or so .? CJ 👌🇦🇺

[@WW2TV]

Yes there have been several 2 or 3 I think

[@CJArnold-hq3ey]

@@WW2TV 👌 danker