Voices of War
The digital archive for
wartime memories
SOLDIERS FROM THE SKY HERITAGE TRAIL
Voices of War has partnered with South Kesteven District Council on their Soldiers from the Sky project to produce a Digital Heritage Trail to support the project and website - www.soldiersfromthesky.co.uk
Access the trail app by clicking the button below or scanning the QR code.
The app is optimised for phone and tablet use but can also be used on a desktop device.
In September 1944, Allied forces launched Operation Market Garden, one of the largest airborne operations in history. The daring plan aimed to secure key bridges in the Netherlands and open a swift path into Germany, potentially ending the war sooner.
Paratroopers, glider troops, and ground forces From the UK, US and Poland faced fierce resistance as they pushed deep behind enemy lines.
While the operation showcased extraordinary bravery and strategic ambition, it ultimately fell short of its objectives, leaving a dramatic and lasting mark on the course of World War II.
ARNHEM TRAIL: Explore the interactive map to discover locations around Arnhem, Oosterbeek and further afield all related to the operation.
Each point marks a site where a soldier fought or a point of interest. Click to read their individual life stories. Zoom in to explore specific areas.
Markers also include information about memorials, cemeteries, plaques, or museums you can visit today.
This map is being regularly updated
