This final chapter in Martin Bowman's four-part account of Operation Market Garden examines the last days of the Battle of Arnhem, particularly the events leading up to the 1st Airborne Division's withdrawal, and the incredible story of Operation Pegasus; the sheltering, organisation and later extraction of over 100 escapees who were cut-off on the other side of the Rhine for a further month. He concludes with an analysis of the innumerable factors which contributed to the Allied downfall, including several ideas which have not been widely considered. In view of the vast library which has been published about Market Garden, and above all the Arnhem episode, it is very difficult to add anything new to this very familiar story. Yet by using four books to describe what all before him have attempted to compress into one, Bowman has produced an exceptionally detailed and very readable account, taking every opportunity to describe events in the words of those who experienced them.

Pegasus Archive, Mark Hickman

The template of previous volumes holds good, plenty of contemporary narrative, sufficient maps and a good complement of photographs. Worth buying.

The Eagle

The author has done a tremendous job in this series; Air War Market Garden gives the reader the best accounts to date of the ferocious battle that took place in the air, and on the ground, against overwhelming German odds.

Airfix Model World

A comprehensive insight into the aerial exploits at Operation 'Market Garden' in September 1944.

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