This detailed U.S. Army study examines the fierce combat of the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment during the battle for Best, Holland, in the opening days of Operation Market Garden. Covering the period 17–19 September 1944, it offers an in-depth tactical analysis of one of the regiment’s most challenging engagements.
Inside this digital download, you’ll find:
Comprehensive battlefield analysis from official postwar studies.
Maps, orders of battle, and operational narratives detailing the actions of the 502nd PIR’s battalions and companies.
Lessons learned and leadership observations drawn from small-unit performance under fire.
A unique primary source used for postwar officer training and historical research.
Ideal for military historians, researchers, and students of airborne warfare, this document provides rare insight into how American paratroopers fought to seize and hold key objectives in Holland—often against overwhelming odds.
Format: Digital download (PDF)
Length: 49 pages.
Gain a deeper understanding of the 502nd PIR’s courage, leadership, and tactical challenges during the critical days of Best, Holland.
This detailed U.S. Army study examines the fierce combat of the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment during the battle for Best, Holland, in the opening days of Operation Market Garden. Covering the period 17–19 September 1944, it offers an in-depth tactical analysis of one of the regiment’s most challenging engagements.
Inside this digital download, you’ll find:
Comprehensive battlefield analysis from official postwar studies.
Maps, orders of battle, and operational narratives detailing the actions of the 502nd PIR’s battalions and companies.
Lessons learned and leadership observations drawn from small-unit performance under fire.
A unique primary source used for postwar officer training and historical research.
Ideal for military historians, researchers, and students of airborne warfare, this document provides rare insight into how American paratroopers fought to seize and hold key objectives in Holland—often against overwhelming odds.
Format: Digital download (PDF)
Length: 49 pages.
Gain a deeper understanding of the 502nd PIR’s courage, leadership, and tactical challenges during the critical days of Best, Holland.
