The "Island"

51highland · 28-03-2008, 08:01 PM

Off to Holland again first week of May. This year I am planning to visit the "Island" and follow the evacuation route of operation Noah, when the Germans succeeded in blowing the Dyke in the Seaforths area December 3rd 1944.
The operation order from 5th Camerons can be seen here, 51 Highland Division Website : Accounts
Once I have the full itinerary I will advise of any Cemetery's that I will be visiting.
The order states that they expected 3 feet of water, That was true if you were on the raised roads. In the fields etc it reached 6 feet plus.

Philip,ABRG · 28-03-2008, 08:21 PM

Maybe will see you there, visit the remains of the brickworks near Driel,(7th Hamps) as there a plan of pulling it down and built a new house on that location

sapper · 28-03-2008, 11:12 PM

I was given the job of going over the bridge not long after it had been taken, Steel structure with infantry men with brens and rifels, watching for sea mines being floated down the river .The enemy hoped to hit the bridge and blow it.

If my memory serves me right? on the Island I found a Engineering place? With a concrete hard standing? On the right hand side of the road driving towards Arnhem...
(nearly 64 years ago) I never went further, the road was straddled with shell fire and I had enough.
Sapper

51highland · 11-05-2008, 08:15 PM

Had a great day touring round the Island and visited a small museum, the proprietor has set it up in probably his garage, but well worth the visit, he was very knowledgeable too. His website here Van D-day tot VE-day
Thought Owen might like these particular photo's.

51highland · 11-05-2008, 08:26 PM

Coming off the Island stopped off at this Memorial, across the river opposite Kate te Horst's House. This is the point at which the surviving Paras were landed on their withdrawal from the battles at Arnhem and a Photo of Arnhem Rail bridge from the memorial site.

Philip,ABRG · 11-05-2008, 09:09 PM

You have some good weather it will stay nice until Wednesday, will be on the Island tomorrow maybe run into you.

Owen · 11-05-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Thought Owen might like these particular photo's.

Thanks Richard, a 5th Wilts soldier.

Nice that we think of eachother whilst on our trips.

Philip,ABRG · 13-05-2008, 09:13 PM

If you want some more let me know Owen

28-03-2008, 08:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
51highland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ipswich Posts: 754	The "Island" Off to Holland again first week of May. This year I am planning to visit the "Island" and follow the evacuation route of operation Noah, when the Germans succeeded in blowing the Dyke in the Seaforths area December 3rd 1944. The operation order from 5th Camerons can be seen here, 51 Highland Division Website : Accounts Once I have the full itinerary I will advise of any Cemetery's that I will be visiting. The order states that they expected 3 feet of water, That was true if you were on the raised roads. In the fields etc it reached 6 feet plus. __________________ 51 highland www.keep-em-moving.com Là á Bhlàir's math na Càirdean (Friends are good in the day of battle) Na diobair caraid's a charraid (Forsake not a friend in the fray) Cuimhnichibh na suinn nach maireann . Mairidh an cliu beo gu brath. (In memory of the Heroes who are no more. May their Fame live on forever) Last edited by 51highland; 28-03-2008 at 08:05 PM. Reason: forgot info.

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28-03-2008, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Philip,ABRG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 652	Maybe will see you there, visit the remains of the brickworks near Driel,(7th Hamps) as there a plan of pulling it down and built a new house on that location

28-03-2008, 11:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
sapper WW2 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,489	I was given the job of going over the bridge not long after it had been taken, Steel structure with infantry men with brens and rifels, watching for sea mines being floated down the river .The enemy hoped to hit the bridge and blow it. If my memory serves me right? on the Island I found a Engineering place? With a concrete hard standing? On the right hand side of the road driving towards Arnhem... (nearly 64 years ago) I never went further, the road was straddled with shell fire and I had enough. Sapper

11-05-2008, 09:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Philip,ABRG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 652	You have some good weather it will stay nice until Wednesday, will be on the Island tomorrow maybe run into you.

13-05-2008, 09:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Philip,ABRG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 652	If you want some more let me know Owen

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