Operation Market Garden

World War II and the formidable deeds of brave soldiers are still remembered to this very day. On 21 September, the 80th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden was commemorated.

Watch the video of 5:20 minutes to learn about the audacious operation (source: BFBS Forces News).

Questions about the video:

1. What happened in Arnhem 80 years ago?
2. What does the presenter mean by ‘a bridge too far’?
3. How did Germans react?
4. What was the plan and how did it work out?

The sacrifice of the courageous soldiers has never been forgotten and many people attended the commemoration in their honor. Read this article from the BBC to know more.

Questions about the text:

1. What happened in Ede on September 21?
2. What do the participants of the march say about the commemoration?

Discussion questions:

1. What can we learn from Operation Market Garden?
2. How can we pay tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our freedom?
3. How can we preserve the history and memories of such significant events for future generations?

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