Operation Market – Coup de Main (1 Viewer)

[ACFC62]

Johannahoeveweg – September 17, 1944 at approx 1540-1600. With difficulties unloading some of their Jeeps due to bad crash landing, the 1st Airborne Recce Squadron was unable to fully assemble for their Coup de Main mission until two and a half hours after the Pathfinders had landed. Lt Bucknall of C Troop was selected to lead two Reece Jeeps ahead of the main force and moves along Johannahoeveweg towards Arnhem Bridge. Here, they are performing the standard leapfrog maneuver and about to be ambushed by elements of the 16th SS Panzer Grenadier Training Battalion, the first of many rapid German blocking responses that affected the outcome Operation Market Garden. Of the eight troopers sent on this mission, only two survived the attack and were then taken prisoner. Not able to find a route thru the German blocking lines to the bridge, the remainder of the Recce force would retire to the Wolfheze train station and set up defensive positions. -- Alex

 

[villagehorse]

Yep, correct back story to go with these vehicles rushing to the bridge. Great dio and cannot wait for Andy to revisit this series which he has indicated will be soon. A core series for K&C. Robin.

 

[wayne556517]

Superb mate

 

[Arnhemjim]

An extremely well researched, detailed, and accurately executed diorama. Magnificently done! The only suggestion I might possibly have would be to find a forest background that was slightly less dense, although understand that there are only a limited number of appropriate color backgrounds even available. However, what you have selected is extremely intense, thus adding to the impending drama and overall excellent effect. Have visited the battlefield at Wolfheze, Oosterbeek and Arnhem twice, and for those who might not be familiar with the exact spot depicted in your diorama, am attaching two photographs. Really appreciate your efforts, and sharing with all of us.
Arnhem Jim
Arizona Territory

 

[29 Let's Go]

You have done a marvelous job of matching the back drop to your figures.

Steve

 

[Mike97]

Bravo, great pictures of a great dio.