A review by djbrazzy
The Battle of Arnhem: The Deadliest Airborne Operation of World War II by Antony Beevor

3.0

An incredibly well researched history of the battle of Arnhem, I don’t disagree with Beevor’s conclusions but I do think the structure of the book doesn’t lend itself to a new reader developing a solid understanding of the battle. Beevor frequently goes into deep details that, while interesting and accurate, can distract or confuse without constant cross referencing. This book should definitely be read with a map at hand, a list of military terms for the allied and axis forces, and with some understanding of the course of events of the battle. Fortunately, the book provides these, but it’s still not a smooth reading experience.