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National Archives catalogue reference WO 171/392 and 393

Abbreviations

131751 665805 AA A/C Adm Admin Adv Airfd A/L Amb Amn APM APO A/Q Arty ASSU A Tk Att Bde Bdy Bks Bldg BM Bn Br Brhead Bty Cas CCP CE Comd Comdt Comn Conc Coy CRA CRE DAQMG Def Dep Det DF Dis P Div DR DRLS DZ Engr Eqpt Est Evac Excl Fd FMC Fmn FOO FOU Fwd GOC Gp HQRE Incl Indep Infm Instr Int IO Junc KOSB LAD Ldg LO L of C Lt LZ M/C MDS Med Mob Mot Mov OC Offr O Gp OO Op OR P Pet Pk Pl POL Posn Pr Pro Pt Pty Pz QM RA RASC Rd RE Ref Regt REME Rep Res Rly RT RV Ry SDP Sec Sig Sitrep Sp Sqn Stn Sup Tac Tcl Tel TO Tp Tpt u/c Veh Wksp W/Shop Wt X rds

13th (September) 1751 hrs Map Reference Anti-Aircraft Aircraft Administration Administration Advance Airfield Airlanding Ambulance Ammunition Assistant Provost Marshal Army Post Office Adjutant Quartermaster Branch Artillery Air Support Signal Unit Anti-Tank Attached Brigade Boundary Barracks Building Brigade Major Battalion Bridge / British Bridgehead Battery Casualties Casualty Collection Point Chief Engineer Command Commandant Communication Concentration Company Commander Royal Artillery Commander Royal Engineers Deputy Assistant Quartermaster General Defence Deputy Detachment Defensive Fire Disposal Point Division / Divisional Despatch Rider Despatch Rider Letter Service Drop Zone Engineer Equipment Establish Evacuation Exclude Field Forward Maintenance Centre Formation Forward Observation Officer Forward Observation Unit Forward General Officer Commanding Group Headquarters Royal Engineers Include Independent Information Instruction Intelligence Intelligence Officer Junction King's Own Scottish Borderers Light Aid Detachment Landing Liaison Officer Line of Communication Light / Line Telegraphy (if upper case) Landing Zone Motorcycle Main Dressing Station Medical Mobile Motorised Movement Officer Commanding Officer Orders Group Operation Order Operation / Observation Post (if upper case) Other Ranks Parachute Petrol Park Platoon Petrol, Oil and Lubricants Position Pounder Provost Point Party Panzer Quartermaster Royal Artillery Royal Army Service Corps Road Royal Engineers Reference Regiment Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Representative Reserve Railway Radio Telephony Rendezvous Railway Supply Dropping Point Security Signal Situation Report Support Squadron Station Supply Tactical Tentacle Telephone Transport Officer Troop Transport Under Command Vehicle Workshop Workshop Weight / Wireless Telegraphy (upper case) Crossroads

ANNEXURE 'B'

OPERATION "MARKET"

Instruction No.1.

To:- Major-General Urquhart, D.S.O. Commander 1. British Airborne Division, with 1 Polish Parachute Brigade under Command.

        1.  PRIMARY TASK.  Your Primary task is to capture the ARNHEM bridges or a bridge.

        2.  SECONDARY TASK.  Your secondary task is to establish a sufficient bridgehead to enable the follow-up formations of 30 Corps to deploy NORTH of the NEDER RIJN.

        3.  THIRD TASK.  During your operations immediately after the landing of the first lift, you will do all in your power to destroy the flak in the area of your D.Zs/L.Zs and ARNHEM to ensure the passage of your subsequent lifts.

        4.  JUNCTION POINTS.

                (a) In order to preserve your southern bomb line, no attempt will be made to effect a junction with 82 U.S. Airborne Division to the SOUTH.

                (b) At the southernmost point you hold on the main axis of 30 Corps, whether NORTH or SOUTH of the NEDER RIJN, you will establish a liaison party who will organise the reception and pass through of the follow-up formations (most probably the Guards Armoured Division; this, however, will be confirmed when known for certain).  This liaison party will have full information of the enemy dispositions, your own, routes open etc.  The rank of the officer in charge of the liaison party will be Lieut.-Col. or above.  The time at which you are to expect junction with 30 Corps leading troops will be notified to you from Corps Headquarters as soon as it is definitely known.  This information may not be available to you until some time after you have landed.

        5.  30 CORPS PLAN.  30 Corps plan will be made available to you by, at the latest Friday evening 15 September.

        6.  ENEMY INFORMATION.  The latest Intelligence will be sent to you up to the time of take-off.

(Sgd) F.A.M. BROWNING.

Lieutenant General.

Commander British Airborne Corps.

H.Q. Airborne Troops (Main)

c/o A.P.O. ENGLAND. 13 Sep 44.

ANNEXURE 'C'

OPERATION 'MARKET'

1 Airborne Div Op Instr No.9

Confirmatory Notes on GOC's Verbal Orders.

Ref Maps: 1/25000 GSGS 4427, GINKEL 388, EDE 387, RENEN 5 NE, ARNHEM 6 NW

                 1/100000 GSGS 2541 Sheets 2 and 5.  GSGS 4416 Sheet P.1.

INFM

        1.     (a) Issued verbally.

                (b) 1 Polish Para Bde Gp is under comd.

INTENTION

        2.  1 Airborne Div will seize ARNHEM 7378 and the crossings over the NEDER RIJN and est a bridgehead to the NORTH of that town.

METHOD

        3.  Aircraft Allotment.  As for Op 'LINNET' - practically Scale 'Y'.

        4.  The Div will land in three lifts.

                (a) First Lift.  Tac Div HQ, 1 Airlanding Recce Sqn, 1 Lt Regt (less one Bty), 1 Para Bde, 1 A tk Bty RA, 1 Para Sqn RE, 16 Para Fd Amb, 1 Airlanding Bde (Less certain sub units), 9 Fd Coy RE, 181 Airlanding Fd Amb.

                (b) Second Lift.  4 Para Bde, 4 Para Sqn RE, 133 Para Fd Amb, 2 A tk Bty RA, One Bty Lt Regt, Balance Div Glider Element, Balance 1 Airlanding Bde, Re-supply.

                (c) Third Lift.  1 Polish Para Bde Gp (Less Lt Bty).

        5.  Tasks

First Lift.

                will (a) Seize and hold ARNHEM in order of priority (i) Main br at 746768 (ii) Pontoon br at 738774.

                (b) On arrival of second lift, seize and occupy sector allotted.

                (c) Occupy part of 1 Polish Para Bde sector until it arrives with third lift.

                (d) Cover DZ 'K' during the drop of 1 Polish Para Bde.

                (e) After Div sector has been occupied, make one bn available at short notice for Div res.

        6.  1 Airlanding Bde with under comd 181 Airlanding Fd Amb LZ 'S' will

                (a) secure LZs 'S' and 'Z', DZ 'X' and cover unloading of first lift.

                (b) Est posts at (i) Rd EDE 5785 - ARNHEM in vicinity of PLANKEN WAMBUIS 6683.  (ii) Rd WAGENINGEN 5876 - ARNHEM in vicinity of RENKUM 6276.

                (c) Protect the arrival of the second lift on DZs 'Y' and 'X', LZs 'S' and 'Z'.

                (d) After unloading of second lift has been completed, seize and occupy the sector allotted.

                (e) Protect landing of Polish gliders in third lift on LZ 'L'.

        7.  Recce Sqn

                (a) Less one tp will come under comd 1 Para Bde for seizure of brs at ARNHEM.  Dets 9 Fd Coy will be under comd.

                (b) One tp Div res to RV HALTE WOLFHESEN 665805.

                (c) On completion task with 1 Para Bde will revert to Div and RV HEIJONOORD 725785.  Dets 9 Fd Coy revert CRE.

                (d) Div task - recce in priority -

        8.  21 Indep Para Coy will mark DZs 'X' 'Y' 'K', LZs 'S' 'Z' 'L', SDP 'V' for first, second and third lifts.  On completion task will RV DEN BRINK 718779.

        9.  RA.

                (a) Arty  (i) Lt Regt less one bty under comd CRA, 3 Lt Bty in sp 1 Para Bde, 1 Lt Bty in sp 1 Airlanding Bde.  (ii) Initial gun area 6779 - 3 Bty moving to 6977.  (iii) FOOs as detailed by CRA.

                (b) A tk  (i) 1 A tk Bty (less one 17-pr tp) under comd 1 Para Bde.  (ii) One 17-pr tp for protection of Div tps.

        10.  RE.

                (a) 1 Para Sqn RE  On arrival second lift, 1 Para Sqn (less one tp remaining under comd 1 Para Bde) reverts to under comd CRE.  Sqn RV POWER STATION 753768.

                (b) 9 Fd Coy RE and det 261 Fd Pk Coy RE.  (i) 2 dets 9 Fd Coy under comd Recce Sqn.  Task to neutralise and remove charges on brs.  On arrival second lift, dets revert to under comd 9 Fd Coy RV TAFELLAAN 717792.  (ii) One tp 9 Fd Coy under comd 1 Airlanding Bde from time of arrival LZ.  (iii) 9 Fd Coy RE (less one tp and dets) and det 261 Fd Pk Coy under comd CRE.  RV TAFELLAAN 717792.

        11.  Tac Div.  Lands on LZ 'Z'.  RV track junc 657797, thence main rd WAGENINGEN - ARNHEM.  Opens ARTILLERIE PARK 7378.

Tasks                2nd Lift.

        12.

                will (a) Seize and occupy sector allotted.  Axis of movement rd EDE - ARNHEM.

                (b) Occupy part of sector allotted to 1 Polish Para Bde until its arrival with third lift.

        13.  RA.

                (a) Arty  (i) 2 Lt Bty in sp 4 Para Bde.  (ii) Gun area for Lt Regt in main posn 7177.

                (b) A tk  (i) 1 A tk Bty reverts under comd CRA and in sp 1 Para Bde.  (ii) 2 A tk Bty (less one 17-pr tp) in sp 4 Para Bde.  (iii) Two 17-pr tps and 1 6-pr tp in Div res under CRA.

        14.  RE.  4 Para Sqn RE  On arrival third lift, 4 Para Sqn RE (less one tp remaining under comd 4 Para Bde) reverts to comd CRE.  RV ARNHEM rly stn 732782.

        15.  Re-supply  35 Stirlings on LZ 'L'.  Principal contents gun amn and mortar bombs.  Some pet.

Tasks                Third Lift

        16.

                will occupy sector allotted with a minimum of delay.

        17.  Re-supply  100 aircraft plus DZ 'V'.

        18.  Method of occupation.  Bdes will put out false front and standing patrols as far as is practicable.  No attempt at co-ordination by Div will be made until arrival on ground and resources and situation are known.

        19.  Bomb Line.

                (a) As from H hr until second lift + 6 hrs.  785855 - 768852 - 750846 - 737845 - 730844 - 715845 - 708851 - 695852 - 676853 - 659853 - 639853 - 628853 - 613855.

                (b) As from second lift + 6 hrs (i.e. not before 1100 hrs D+1)  629852 - 629842 - 630821 - 628807 - 623788 - 626772 - 614759.

                (c) Bde Comds will submit targets on which they wish pre-briefed bombing either before or after H hr.

        20.  Glider Pilots.  Will remain with units landed until Div sector has been occupied.  Then: On bn remains under comd 1 Airlanding Bde, One Bn in Div res RV SONSBEEK 743785.

        21.  Timings.

                (a) First Lift  H hr (main glider lift starts landing) approx 1400 hrs D day, but not before 1000 hrs.

                (b) Second and Third Lifts  As early as possible on D+1 and D+2.

        22.  Briefing.  No briefing below unit comds and heads of services without further instrs from Div HQ.

        23.  Recognition Signs.

                (a) Ground to air: yellow smoke or flares, and yellow fluorescent panels, if available.

                (b) Ground to ground: yellow celanese triangles.

        24.  Passwords.

ADM

        25.  Issued separately.

        26.  Col. H.N. BARLOW, Deputy Comd 1 Airlanding Bde, is appointed Town Commandant, ARNHEM.  He will maintain close touch with Comd 1 Para Bde and will co-ordinate the tasks of the APM and OC Fd Security Sec.

INTERCOMN.

        27.  Sigs instrs issued separately.

        28.  Only 30 Corps list of code names for places, as issued for COMET, will be used.  Fmns and units may, however, give code names to important routes, axis of advance, or detailed objectives, at their discretion.

ACK

Time of Signature   1530 hrs.

Method of Despatch   By hand.

Lt. Col. G.S., 1 Airborne Division.

'MARKET'

Glider Allotment by Lifts.

 

UNIT Div HQ Recce Sqn Lt Regt. 1 A Tk Bty 2 A Tk Bty 17 Pr Bty 9 Fd Coy RE 1 Para Bde 4 Para Bde HQ 1 A/L Bde Airlanding Bn Airlanding Bn Airlanding Bn 181 A/L Fd Amb 21 Indep Para Coy Adm Polish Para Bde Corps HQ Unallotted

1st Lift. 10 22 57(a) 21 - 11 (incl 8 Hamilcars) 16 (b) 23 (incl 3 Hamilcars) - 10 (incl 1 for Pro) 57 (incl 1 Hamilcar) 57 (incl 1 Hamilcar) 22 7 - 7 - 38 - 358

2nd Lift. 19 - 33 - 27 11 (incl 8 Hamilcars) 6 20(b) (b) 43 (incl 3 Hamilcars) - 6 6 41 (incl 1 Hamilcar) 5 1 36 (incl 3 Hamilcars) 45 - 2 301

3rd Lift. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35 - - 35

Note: (a) Includes 3 for FOOs.

          (b) Includes Para Sqns 4 and Para Fd Ambs 6.

OPERATION 'MARKET'

Unit Allotment to Airfields

A. PARACHUTE AIRCRAFT

1st Lift.  1 Para Bde.

Serial	Airfield	Bde HQ	1 Bn	2 Bn	3 Bn	1 Para Sqn RE	16 (P) Fd Amb	Recce	21 Indep Para Coy	4 Bde Adv Pty	Div HQ	RASC	TOTAL
1	FAIRFORD	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	12	-	-	-	12
2	FOLKINGHAM	-	-	34	34	-	2	-	-	-	-	2	72
3	BARKSTON HEATH	9	34	-	-	9	4	8	-	4	5	-	73
													157

2nd Lift.  4 Para Bde.

Serial	Airfield	Bde HQ	156 Bn	10 Bn	11 Bn	4 Para Sqn RE	133 (P) Fd Amb	RASC	TOTAL
4	SALTBY	-	33	-	33	-	-	2	70
5	COTTESMORE	8	-	33	-	9	4	-	54
									124

3rd Lift.

Serial	Airfield	1 Polish Para Bde
6	SPANHOE	54
7	COTTESMORE	60
		114

Total Parachute Aircraft - 395

B. GLIDERS

1st Lift

Serial	Airfield	Corps HQ	Div HQ	Recce Sqn	Lt Regt	1 A/Tk Bty	2 A/T Bty	17 prs	9 Fd Coy	1 Para Bde	4 Para Bde	HQ A/L Bde	7 KOSB Bn	1 Bdrs Bn	2 S.Ss Bn	181 Fd Amb	21 Ind Coy	Adm	1 Pol Para Bde	Unalloted	TOTALS
A	BLAKEHILL FARM	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	10	12	12	-	-	-	-	-	-	34
B	DOWN AMPNEY	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	44	-	-	5	-	-	-	-	49
C	BROADWELL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	44	-	1	-	2	-	-	47
D	MANSTON	-	-	-	6	21	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	22	1	-	-	-	-	50
E	HARWELL	38(c)	-	-	12	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	50
F	FAIRFORD	-	10	-	27	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	38
G	KEEVIL	-	-	-	12(d)	-	-	-	16	20	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	50
H	TARRANT RUSHTON	-	-	22	-	-	-	11(b)	-	3(a)	-	-	1(a)	1(a)	-	-	-	2	-	-	40
	TOTAL 1st Lift	38	10	22	57	21	-	11	16	23	-	10	57	57	22	7	-	7	-	-	358

2nd Lift

Serial	Airfield	Corps HQ	Div HQ	Recce Sqn	Lt Regt	1 A/Tk Bty	2 A/T Bty	17 prs	9 Fd Coy	1 Para Bde	4 Para Bde	HQ A/L Bde	7 KOSB Bn	1 Bdrs Bn	2 S.Ss Bn	181 Fd Amb	21 Ind Coy	Adm	1 Pol Para Bde	Unalloted	TOTALS
J	BLAKEHILL FARM	-	-	-	-	-	21	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	22
K	DOWN AMPNEY	-	-	-	6	-	-	-	6	-	-	-	6	6	-	5	-	15	-	-	44
L	BROADWELL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	40	-	-	-	-	2	44
M	MANSTON	-	4(e)	-	27	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	10	-	42
N	HARWELL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	35	-	40
O	FAIRFORD	-	15	-	-	-	6	-	-	19	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	40
P	KEEVIL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	40	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	40
Q	TARRANT RUSHTON	-	-	-	-	-	-	11(b)	-	-	3(a)	-	-	-	1(a)	-	-	14(f)	-	-	29
	TOTAL 2nd Lift	-	19	-	33	-	27	11	6	20	43	-	6	6	41	5	1	36	45	2	301

3rd Lift

Serial	Airfield	Corps HQ	Div HQ	Recce Sqn	Lt Regt	1 A/Tk Bty	2 A/T Bty	17 prs	9 Fd Coy	1 Para Bde	4 Para Bde	HQ A/L Bde	7 KOSB Bn	1 Bdrs Bn	2 S.Ss Bn	181 Fd Amb	21 Ind Coy	Adm	1 Pol Para Bde	Unalloted	TOTALS
R	KEEVIL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	15	-	15
S	TARRANT RUSHTON	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	20	-	20
	TOTAL 3rd Lift	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	35	-	35

TOTAL GLIDERS  694

Notes.  (a) Hamilcars.  (b) Incl 8 Hamilcars.  (c) Incl 6 Wacos.  (d) Incl 3 FOOs.  (e) Wacos.  (f) Incl 3 Hamilcars.

1 Airborne Div Op Instr No.10

Additional Notes on Operation MARKET

Date  13 Sep 44

Demolitions.

        1.  No brs will be destroyed or prepared for destruction.  Temporary minor rail cuts may be made for the purpose of local defence.

        2.  No demolitions of any kind, and no destruction of signal communications (except German field cable) will be allowed.  1 Para Bde will, however, ensure that the ARNHEM Signal Exchange is disconnected.

Mines.

        3.     (a) Will only be laid under RE supervision, so as to ensure accurate recording.

                (b) Own and enemy minefields will be reported through normal channels by the quickest possible means, and, in the case of enemy minefields, also to the nearest RE unit.

Ferries, and Barges.

        4.  All ferries, barges etc will be brought to the NORTHERN bank of the river as soon as the situation permits, so as to safeguard them for future use.

Air Sp.

        5.     (a) Direct air sp will be provided by 83 Gp RAF, probably assisted by 84 Gp RAF.

                (b) The communication layout, frequencies, call signs and codes to be used will be sent out through sigs channels.

                (c) There will be two tcls at Div HQ from which requests will be routed direct to Second Army.  Request for air sp will be submitted by Bdes through normal channels.  If later a tcl is allotted to a Bde HQ at staff offr from Div HQ will accompany it.  Both sets will open up on landing.  OC Div Sigs will, however, arrange for only one to remain in operation.

                (d) Two American air sp parties have been attached to Div HQ, in case U.S. air sp should be provided at a later date.

        6.  Should a request to engage a target inside the bombline be made, the Bde HQ concerned will give a temporary bombline to cover that operation only.

Anti-gas

        7.  Respirators WILL repeat WILL now be carried.

Recognition.

        8.  Friendly Dutch civilians properly enrolled for labour through the Civil Affairs Mission will be issued with blue and white armbands as worn by D.Rs.

ACK

Time of Signature   1130

Method of Despatch   SDR and DRLS

Lt. Col. G.S., 1 Airborne Division.

OPERATION 'MARKET'

1 Para Bde OO No.1

THIS ORDER WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO THE AIR.

Ref Maps:- 1/25,000 GSGS 4427, GINKEL 388, EDE 387, RENEN 5 NE, ARNHEM 6 NW.

                  1/100,000 GSGS 2541 Sheets 2 and 5.  GSGS 4416 Sheets P.1.

INFM

        1.  Enemy.

                (a) Enemy is expected to stand with main def posn on R.RHINE with covering posns on R.MAAS and res posns on LOWER RHINE.

                (b) An increase of flak in area ARNHEM and NIJMEGEN 7377 can be expected.  New flak posns are being prepared, but have NOT yet been occupied.

        2.  Own Tps.

                (a) 30 Corps have est brheads over the ALBERT canal, and has now paused to refit before continuing adv.

                (b) The Airborne Corps is dropping on 'D' day with the following tasks:-

                        (i) 101 (US) Airborne Div to drop in several combat teams to secure rd VESTE 3726 to GRAVE 6253.

                        (ii) 82 (US) Airborne Div to secure brs over R.MAAS and R.RHINE at GRAVE and NIJMEGEN and the high ground between.

                        (iii) 1 (Br) Airborne Div, with under comd 1 Polish Para Bde to secure ARNHEM and brs over LOWER RHINE.

        3.  Air Plan.

                (a) Div lands three lifts:-

                        (i) First Lift.  (Probably 1400 hrs 'D' Day).  1 Para Bde Para element.  20 Horsas 1 Para Bde.  3 Hamilcars 1 Para Bde.  1 A/L Recce Sqn.  1 A/L Bde (Less certain sub-units).  1 Lt Regt (less Bty).  Tac Div HQ.

                        (ii) Second Lift.  (Early morning D+1).  20 Horsas 1 Para Bde.  4 Para Bde.  Balance 1 A/L Bde.  Balance Div Tps.

                        (iii) Third Lift.  (Early morning D+2).  1 Polish Para Bde Gp.

        4.  Gen Div Plan.

                (a) 1 Airlanding Bde Tasks.

                        (i) Land LZ 'S'.  (ii) Secure LZs 'S' and 'Z' and DZ 'X' and cover unloading of 1st Lift.  (iii) Est posts at - Rd EDE 5785 - ARNHEM in vicinity of PLANKEN WAMBOIS 6683.  Rd WAGENINGEN 5876 - ARNHEM in vicinity of RENKUM 6276.  (iv) Protect arrival of second lift on DZs 'X' and 'Y' and LZs 'S' and 'Z'.  (v) After unloading of second lift to seize and occupy WEST sector of ARNHEM.

                (b) 4 Para Bde Tasks.  (i) Land DZ 'Y' and LZ 'X'.  (ii) Move on rd EDE - ARNHEM to occupy NORTHERN sector of ARNHEM.

                (c) 1 Polish Para Bde Tasks.  (i) Land DZ 'K' and LZ 'L'.  (ii) Occupy EASTERN sector of ARNHEM.

        5.  Met - 17/18 Sep.

                Sunset 1847                         )

                Last Light 1941                    )

                Moonset 1913                      )

                (New Moon 17 Sep 44)       ) All timings 'A' time.

                First Light 0519                    )

                Sunrise 0613                         )

INTENTION

        6.  1 Para Bde will seize and hold the ARNHEM brs in the following priority:- (a) Main br at 746768.  (b) Pontoon br at 738774.

METHOD

        7.  Gen.

                (a) 1 Para Bde lands DZ 'X' and LZ 'Z' and advances on ARNHEM brs on three routes:- RIGHT - 2 Para Bn.  CENTRE - 3 Para Bn.  LEFT - 1 Para Bn.

                (b) 1 A/L Recce Sqn, less one tp, seizes brs by a coup de main, advancing from WEST and NORTH on town.

                (c) On arrival at ARNHEM bns carry out following tasks:- (i) 1 Para Bn occupies high ground NORTH of town.  (ii) 2 Para Bn seizes brs and clears and holds WEST half of town.  (iii) 3 Para Bn clears and holds EAST half of town.

        8.  Grouping and Tasks.

                (a) 2 Para Bn.

                        Comd - Lt. Col. J.D. Frost, DSO, MC.

                        with under comd - tp  (6 pr) 1 A/L A tk Bty RA.  tp 1 Para Sqn RE (incl three flame throwers).  sec 16 (Para) Fd Amb.

                        DZ - 'X'.

                        Tasks: (i) To seize ARNHEM brs in order of priority as above (OR relieve Recce Sqn on brs if brs already captured).  (ii) Clear town within Bn perimeter, and est def posn facing NW and WEST.  (iii) Send one Coy SOUTH of river to attack Main br and to est def posn SOUTH of river to incl MAIN br - PONTOON br.  (iv) When est in town to push out covering patrols.

                (b) 3 Para Bn.

                        Comd - Lt. Col. J.A.C. Fitch.

                        with under comd - tp (6 pr) 1 A/L A tk Bty RA.  tp 1 Para Sqn RE (incl three flame throwers).  sec 16 (Para) Fd Amb.

                        DZ - 'X'.

                        Tasks: (i) Assist 2 Para Bn in capture of Main br.  (ii) Clear ARNHEM within Bn perimeter, and est def posn facing NE and EAST.  (iii) When est in town to push over covering patrols.

                (c) 1 Para Bn.

                        Comd - Lt. Col. D.T. Dobie, DSO.

                        with under comd - tp (6 pr) 1 A/L A tk Bty RA.  sec (17 pr) 1 A/L A tk Bty RA.  Recce det 1 Para Sqn RE.  Sec 16 (Para) Fd Amb.

                        DZ - 'X'.

                        Tasks: (i) Occupy high ground in squares 7580 and 7279 to deny enemy direct observation on to ARNHEM.  (ii) To cover approaches to town within Bn Bdys.  (iii) To keep one Coy in res in area rd junc 746790 for use as Bde res.  This Coy NOT to be committed without ref to Bde HQ.

        9.  LZs and DZs.  See Trace 'P' att.

        10.  RVs.  (See Trace 'P' att).  (a) Normal RV aids.  (b) 2 and 3 Para Bns move off as soon as possible.  (c) 1 Para Bn remains RV until ordered fwd by Bde HQ.  (d) Bns responsible for own protection at RVs and on move.

        11.  Routes.  See Trace 'Q' att.

        12.  Bdys.  (Trace 'Q' att).

                (a) 1 Para Bn.  excl LEOPARD incl ELEPHANT.

                (b) 3 Para Bn.  excl ELEPHANT incl R. NEDER RIJN.

                (c) 2 Para Bn.  excl R. NEDER RIJN incl LEOPARD.

        13.  Gliderborne Element.

                (a) Bde Glider elements land LZ 'Z'.

                (b) Tpt will RV on SOUTH edge of wood facing WEST head of coln at corner of wood 659793.

                (c) Bde T.O. with two Pro and two REME personnel, and with guides from Bns, will move from DZ to tpt RV to guide tpt to unit areas.

                (d) Signal at RV - succession green verey lights.

        14.  21 Indep Para Coy.

                (a) Responsible for marking DZ 'X' and LZ 'Z'.

                (b) Are marking Bde HQ RV with blue smoke.

        15.  Recce.

                (a) 1 A/L Recce Sqn land DZ 'X' and LZ 'Z' and sqn less tp under comd 1 Para Bde.

                (b) Sqn with Dets 9 Fd Coy RE will capture ARNHEM brs in priority as stated, by a coup de main.  Axis of adv as shown Trace 'Q'.

                (c) Sqn will pass all available infm back to Bde HQ.

                (d) If unable to penetrate to brs, Sqn will take up posn from which it can best support adv of Bde on brs, by fire and observation.

                (e) On relief Sqn reverts Bde control in area NORTH of Br, until Bde firmly est in town.  Sqn will then revert Div control.

        16.  Glider Pilots.  Glider Pilots remain with units until they reach ARNHEM.  Then report to Report Centre on NORTH end Main br and will come into Bde res.

        17.  Arty.

                (a) 3 Bty 1 A/L Lt Regt in sp from approx one hr after landing of Para element of 1 Para Bde.

                (b) 1 Bty 1 A/L Lt Regt at call from same time.

                (c) Gun areas see Trace 'Q' att.

                (d) Allotment OPs - (i) 1 Para Bn - one FOO (68 Set) one OP (Mobile) (22 and 68 Set).  (ii) 2 Para Bn - two FOOs (each 68 Set) tp comd (Mob OP) (22 and 68 Set).  (iii) 3 Para Bn - two FOOs (each 68 Set) tp comd (Mob OP) (22 and 68 Set).  (iv) Recce Sqn - one OP (Mob) (NOT confirmed).

                (e) 2 Bty 1 A/L Lt Regt at call after landing 2nd Lift.

        18.  A tk.

                (a) Tp (6 pr) under comd each Bn.

                (b) Sec (17 pr) under comd 1 Para Bn,

                (c) Sec (17 pr) remains in res; moves with 1 Para Bde HQ and is available for engaging flak barges and flak posns as required.

        19.  RE.

                (a) Tp under comd each 2 and 3 Para Bns.

                (b) Recce party RE accompanies 1 Para Bn.

                (c) Main RE tasks as follows:-

                        (i) Remove demolition charges from all brs in following priority (i) Main br 746768.  (ii) Pontoon Br 738774.  (iii) Ry Br 706763.  (iv) Ry br 779762.

                        (ii) Assist Bns in putting buildings in state of def.

                        (iii) Collect all available craft on NORTH bank of river for purpose of transporting 1 Para Bn or 1 Polish Para Bde across river should brs be destroyed at any stage of op.

                (d) On arrival second lift 1 Para Sqn (less tp remaining under comd 1 Para Bde) revert comd CRE and RV POWER STATION 753768.

        20.  Jedburgh Teams.  (a) One Jedburgh team drops with Bde HQ and will carry out following tasks - (i) Assist OC 1 Para Pl RASC to requisition tpt in HEELSUM.  (ii) Requisition all available tpt in ARNHEM.  (iii) Contact Resistance Movement.  (iv) Obtain all infm about enemy.  (v) Effect round-up of all pro-Nazis and Germans in area.  (vi) Prevent any move of civilians in battle area in early stages.  (vii) Come under comd Town Commandant (Col. Barlow) when ARNHEM fully occupied.

        21.  Subsequent Action 1 Para Bde Gp.

                (a) On landing Div 2nd Lift.  (i) 1 Para Bn will be relieved by 4 Para Bde and will take up def posn SOUTH of the river facing SOUTH and will be in Bde res.  (ii) 2 Para Bn will withdraw outpost posns when relieved by 1 A/L Bde.  (iii) 3 Para Bn will withdraw outposts in 4 Para Bde area only.

                (b) On landing Div 3rd Lift.  1 Para Bn will protect DZ 'K', and, if brs over river are demolished, will marshal sufficient craft on SOUTH bank of river to tpt POLISH Para Bde to NORTH bank, and will cover embarkation and disembarkation from SOUTH BANK.

        22.  Air Sp.

                (a) Air sp on fly-in on max scale.

                (b) Bomb Line.  (i) As from H hr till second lift + 6 hrs - 785855 - 768852 - 750846 - 737845 - 730844 - 715845 - 708845 - 695852 - 676853 - 659853 - 639853 - 628853 - 613855.  (ii) As from second lift + 6 hrs (ie. NOT before 1100 hrs D+1) 629852 - 629842 - 630821 - 628807 - 623788 - 616772 - 614759.

ADM

        23.  Adm order issued separately.

INTERCOMN

        24.  Mov and Location HQs.

                (a) Bde HQ opens RV 644785, thence via LION to CONCERT HALL 748777.

                (b) Tac Div lands LZ 'Z'.  Rvs track junc 657797, thence via main rd WAGENINGEN - ARNHEM opens ARTILLERIE PARK 7378.

        25.  Code Words.  As for Op COMET.  Only 30 Corps list of code names for places to be used between Bde and Div.

        26.  Passwords.

        27.  Recognition Signs.

                (a) Ground to air: yellow smoke or flares or yellow fluorescent panels if available.

                (b) Ground to ground: yellow celanese triangles.

                (c) Own tps to show themselves as often as possible to own A/C to identify themselves.

        28.  Comns.  No tel wires may be cut.  (except German Fd Cable).

        29.  Report Centre.  On capture of br Report Centre will be est NORTH end WATERLOO br, with Pro rep and unit guide.

        30.  Briefing.  Coy Comds - 15 Sep.  ORs - 16 Sep.

ACK

Signed J.A. HIBBERT

Major,

Brigade Major, 1 Parachute Brigade.

Time of Signature   131751.

Method of issue   SDR to Bns.

Appx 'A' to 1 Para Bde OO No.1 dated 13 Sep 44.

OPERATION 'MARKET'

CODE NAMES.

 

1.  Towns. 2.  Bridges.     3.  Roads.

ARNHEM Main Br 746768 Pontoon Br 738774 Ry Br 706763 ARNHEM - ZEVENAAR 8671 ARNHEM - ELST 7070 ARNHEM - via HEVEADORP 6877 to HEELSUM ARNHEM - HEELSUM 6477 ARNHEM - PLANKEN WAMBUIS 6683 ARNHEM - TERLET 7786 ARNHEM - VELP 7978

CODE NAME. GRANTHAM WATERLOO Br PUTNEY BR CHARING X Br FOX ZEBRA LION TIGER LEOPARD ELEPHANT WOLF

ANNEXURE 'D'

Operation "MARKET"

1 Para Bde Intelligence Summary No.1 dated 13 Sep 44.

        1.  GENERAL.  As much as possible of the information available about defences is shown on the defence overprints.  There is no doubt that the whole MARKET area, particularly the WAAL, the MAAS-WAAL Canal, and the hill South of NIJMEGEN, are being feverishly prepared for defence.  Appx "A" gives detailed information of the Div Area.

        2.  TOPOGRAPHY.

                (a) The line marked 'under construction' running EAST-WEST at the bottom of the ARNHEM and EDE map sheets is an autobahn, which is not yet ready to take traffic.

                (b) The railway in the same area is double track, electrified, with the electric cables overhead; it runs in a cutting for a considerable part of its length.

                (c) The large building South of Ede at 5882 is the ENKA artificial silk factory.

                (d) In the proposed landing area, which lies on the sand and gravel beds to the North of the RHINE, the soil is dark earth and peat and cross-country movement for all vehs is easy; this heath country, with a military training area in the middle of it (East of EDE), is comparable with the ALDERSHOT training area at LAFFIN'S PLAIN and LONG VALLEY.

        3.  DEELEN AIRFIELD.  The total of personnel of the airfield was estimated at 2,000 in July.  It is the main radar and fighter control centre for HOLLAND, and though it was bombed on 3 Sep and rendered unusable for a time there is no evidence to show that it is being abandoned.  Full details and sketch plans have been issued to all concerned.

        4.  ENEMY FORCES.  There is little information about forces actually in the area at present, but some estimate can be made from previous figures and the probabilities of the situation.  Before last June, the area ARNHEM - SWOLLE - AMERSFOORT was an important training area, particularly for armoured and motorised troops, including SS and Hermann Goering reinforcements units.  The HQ for Pz training was at ZWOLLE, which was also the location of 20 Mobile Bde controlling seven mob bns.  The whole area might contain 15,000 troops, of which perhaps 8,000 would be concentrated in EDE 5785 and ARNHEM: these break down as follows (figures are maxima):

                EDE   Inf Bks - 1900 Inf (one regt)

                          Arty Bks - ?2000 men (one regt) (There have been SS mot arty in these bks)

                          Labour Camp - ?1000 men (at LANGENBERG 5984)

                ARNHEM:   William III Bks (745778) - 700 tps

                                     Mormo van Coohoorn Bks (757786) - 1400 tps

                                     Laranstein Bks, Velp (780785) - 1400 tps (Two fwd bns of SS tps were here in Mar)

                                     Saxon Weimar Bks (758799) - 700 tps (SS Junior Leader's School)

                                     Arnhem garrison - 700 tps (lorry borne) of Inf Reinforcements "germania" (?SS)

                        The major part of the above information is from Dutch official sources and reflects the situation as it existed prior to June.  Since June, however, it is likely that the training programmes have been thrown out of gear, and there has been considerable reshuffling of troops.  Train movements in the last week or two have been running mainly West to East and NW to SE, indicating that some, at least, of the troops in North HOLLAND have moved into GERMANY, while others have come down to the ARNHEM - NIJMEGEN area, if not further.  Of the formation known to have been in the area, 347 Div from the Northern tip has gone to the battle, in part at least, 70 Div is in the GHENT area, 719 Div is on the ALBERT Canal; the SS and HG units which were between them on the coast were reinforced by a further SS intake, with a Div HQ, which however immediately went off again to the SE; the bulk of the other units seem to have gone in the same direction some apparently staying in NIJMEGEN or possibly ARNHEM, while the identifications of SS Landsturm Regts, LANGEMARCK and NEDERLAND in the battle gives a possible handle for others.  Meanwhile a reported concentration of 10,000 troops SW of ZWOLLE on 1 Sep may represent a battle scarred Pz Div or two reforming, or alternatively the result of emptying the ARNHEM and EDE barracks to make room for fighting troops; though a likely role for the training units would appear to be digging the WAAL line.

                To sum up: There is no direct, recent evidence on which to base an estimate of the troops in the immediate divisional area.  The capacity of the normal barracks in ARNHEM, VELP and EDE is nearly 10,000, and billeting possibilities are considerable; moreover ARNHEM itself, if the enemy's main defensive line is on the WAAL, will be a vital centre on his L of C, and will inevitably contain a number of troops which are out of the line: it will be strongly defended as soon as the line is manned, but at present may be emptier while the available troops are digging trenches or conducting their fighting withdrawal from the ALBERT Canal.

(Sgd) W.A. Taylor Capt,

I.O., 1 Parachute Brigade.

APO, England.

13 Sep 44.

Appx "A" to 1 Para Bde Int Summary No.1 dated 13 Sep 44.

Operation MARKET.

ARNHEM.

1.  GARAGES.

No on Town Plan (19) (28)           (10)

Name Moll Ford Ford Gort Piet Van Wintoren Vanzyl Harmson (Workshop) De Kroon Arnhem Henri Kleyn

Address Volperweg Volperweg Amsterdamnsche Weg Prinzessen Straat Sobiusplein Volperplein Willemsplein Jolle Straat (near the Artillery Park). 206a, Amsterdamsche Weg   Tel. 22138 154[?]6, Utrechtsche Weg   Tel. 25245 52, Rynkade

        All these garages are controlled by the Germans, but the personnel are Dutch.

2.  HOSPITALS.

        (3) General Hospital   265 beds

        (9) Dickenessen Hospital   200 beds

        (31) St. Elisabeth Hospital   300 beds

        (13) Military Hospital   ?

        (16) Childrens Hospital   80 beds

                Sanaterium Krankzinnigen Gesticht

                Wolfhazen (Lunatic Asylum).  700 beds.  now used as billets for German offrs and GAS Blitzmadchen.

3.  DUMPS, WKSPS, ETC.

        ARNHEM (8280) ? Amn dump North of Rd halfway between ARNHEM and DIEREN.

        ROZENDAAL (6930) Amn Dump in ONZALIGE BOSCH, NE of ROZENDAAL nr VELP.  Probably flak amn.

        DIEREN (8683 - 8684) Amn dump in woods.

        DE STEEGH (8382) Amn dump in Onzalige Bosch in area 830823, 827843, 832850, 840846, 848823, 843829.

        (32) RIJNPAVILJOEN (728778) amn and possible POL.

        (81) Depot and tanks to East for POL from Germany for GAF DEELEN.

        (69) Depot for engr stores.  55, Huygans Laan - Army QM Stores.  Onderlangs Straat - In a school, armourers wksp with 20 lathes.

        (8) Ice factory and refrigerator food store.  Area of rly viaduct at Oosterbeek.  Wooden factory store for 1,000 bicycles for army.

        (81) The GAF petrol point has 5 large tanks at 757764, 6 large and 6 small tanks at 761769, and some drums and pits for drum storage.  Major petrol point at 262 JOHN DE WITT LAAN.

4.  ARMY HQ and Occupied Areas.

        140-156 Benodendorpschweg (in Oosterbeek).  Billets for crew of AA defences of fly br.

        FLUKO (Group Control Centre GAF).  In a building on the corner of the Sonsbooksingel near Rly viaduct (about 749781).

        Schools in eastern part of ARNHEM have been requisitioned and some are occupied (One in Fazantenweg).

        Wolfhazen lunatic asylum (6680) is used as quarters for officers and for GAF Blitzmadeln.

        Near rly junc east of town near river is a signals centre for all German military lines in HOLLAND, with a direct line to BERLIN.  It is 80 metres square, of reinforced concrete 2 metres thick.  A possible candidate for this identification is the 3 bay building at 773760.

        (23) Angorenstein House.  HQ or possibly GAF convalescent home.

        Sanatorium Koningsheide, Honingsweg Schaarsbergen.  Staff or Airfd sigs unit, including 200 GAF Blitzmadeln.

        Ortakommandantur.  In the Nieuwe Plein in the house of Attorney ROES.

        (34) Gestapo HQ.  55, Utrechtsche Weg.  (The old office of the Provincial Electrical Supply Coy).

        (34) German Police, Electricity Coy offices, Utrechtsche Weg.

        NSB HQ.  13, Park Straat.  Tel. 25450.

        Dutch Police HQ.  Bovenbeck Straat.  Tel. 25741.  (It has been impossible to identify this street on the town plan; it may possibly be intended for Bevenbrug Straat.  Map ref 738781 or Bovenburg 739779).

        Dutch County Police HQ.  102, Thomas a Kompis Laan.

        Dutch Municipal Police (Gruno Policei).  Saxon Weimar Barracks.  Sign is short legged dog in white.

        Sichorheitsdienst (HQ Willemsplein nr the Jans Buitonsingel.  Interrogation centre ? 8 Sonsbooksingel (square 7478).

        Vehrmacht Kommandantur (Verwaltung HQ, Klarenbeek Boarding School, Bezirkverwaltung XI at SS Huygenslaan.

        Oberkommande - Nieuwe Plein.

        Reichskommissar - (Seyss-Inquart) HQ moved to ARNHEM from LEYDEN.

        (66) Concentration camp - Huis van Bewaring Prison, 8 Walburg Plein.

        (29) Concentration camp - Strafogevengenie.  Prison, Wilhelmina Straat.

        Sicherheitspolizei - Gruet Casimio Laan and Amsterdamsche Weg.

        HQ 2nd Standarte SS (German) - SW de Landasstraat 11.

        Ortsgruppe [M?]SDAP (Fritz Bodenbach).

        Dutch Ministry of Comns (CPO) evacuated to ARNHEM.

6.[?]  PERSONALITIES.

Appointment. Police President Commander of the Marschaussee Judge at Special Food Court President of the High Court Vice President Advocate General Councillor President Arrondissmentsrecht-bank Judge Deputy Judge President Labour Council Chief of all Dutch and German Police in the Region 2 i/c to Reichkommissar Burgomaster Secretary to above Governor of House of Detention Former Burgomaster of GOUDA, possibly now burgomaster Governor of Prison

Name. C. CH van WALRAVEN Lt. Col. J.E. FEENSTRA M.H. HANNEMA M. Dr. J.A.G. Baron de Vos van STEENWIJK M. J.H.M. van der GRINTEN M. H.H.J. REUMER M. C.J. PIT M. J.N. SMITS M. J.A. OLTHUIS M. R.A. RUEB M. C.C. CRO[?]IN RAUT R, a German ? Ernst Casimir Laan M. B.F.J. BLOEMERS.  Tel. 22438 (in 1943) M. Dr. J.B.A. KIPP.  Tel. 22441.  Office at town hall. A.J.K. BAKKER.  Tel. 24730 (Serial 66 on Town Plan) E.A.A. LIERA Dr. LIGMAN (accn for 600) Tel. 26676 (Serial 29 on town plan).

        None of the above characters is known to be reliably co-operative, and some are definitely enemy collaborators.

ANNEXURE 'E'

THIS ORDER WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO THE AIR.

OPERATION 'MARKET'

4 Para Bde O.O. No.1.   13 SEP 44.

Ref Maps:- HOLLAND 1/25000 Sheets 388, 6 N.W.

INFORMATION

        1.  Enemy.  As given orally and in Int Summaries already issued.

        2.  Own Tps.

                (a) Under comd 4 Para Bde for Air Movement and after landing: 4 Para Sqn RE, 133 Para Fd Amb, 2 Para Pl 250 Lt Comp Coy RASC, 2 Sec 1 A/B Div Pro Coy, 6 A/L LAD.

                (b) Under comd 4 Para Bde on landing: 2 A/L A Tk Bty, less one 17 pr tp (= 12 x 6 pr, 4 x 17 pr)

                (c) In sp 4 Para Bde on landing: 2 A/L A Tk Bty

INTENTION

        3.  4 Para Bde will occupy a def posn NORTH of ARNHEM.

METHOD

        4.  Outline Plan.

                (a) The Bde lands on one DZ and one LZ by daylight on D+1 in the Divisional second lift, with some protection during time of arrival from an A/L fmn.

                (b) It then moves about 7 miles to its allotted sector (see Trace Q att) being responsible for its own protection against probable hostile interference on the way.  Until the arrival of the Div third lift it will be responsible for part of another Para Bde Gp's sector (see Trace Q).

        5.  Phases.  The Op will be in two Phases:

                PHASE I:  Reorganisation of Bde Gp on ground and move to def sector.

                PHASE II:  Occupation of def sector NORTH of ARNHEM.

PHASE I

        6.  DZ.  See Traces P and R.

        7.  DZ RVs and routes to Def Sector.  See Traces P and R (Eastern portion of route to def sectors are shown on Trace Q).

        8.  Other Tps.  7 KOSB will be occupying def posn probably in area 662833.

        9.  Bde Adv Para Gp.  See Appx D att.

        10.  Tasks.

                (a) 156 Bn, with, under comd, one sec 133 Fd Amb, will:- (i) Protect DZ area on WEST until Bde is clear.  (ii) When ordered withdraw by route shown on Trace P and thence along Bde Axis to main posn.

                (b) 10 Bn, with, under comd, one sec 133 Fd Amb, will:- (i) Protect rear of Bde from WEST by def posn area 625843.  (ii) When ordered withdraw by route shown on Trace P and thence along Bde Axis to main posn.

                (c) 11 Bn, with, under comd, one sec 133 Fd Amb, will: (i) Form a firm base in area 6682 leaving one coy forming firm base in bn RV area 634823 to protect withdrawal of 156 Bn.  (ii) When ordered withdraw along Bde Axis to main posn.  (iii) Be responsible for security of Bde Glider Gp from time of its arrival at Dis P 677817.  Tpt should be disposed at discretion OC 11 Bn.

        11.  Report Lines.  See Traces P and Q.

        12.  Junc Pts.  See Trace Q.

        13.  Arty.

                (a) Fire from 3 Bty Lt Regt will probably be obtainable through FOO with A/L unit (see para 8 above).

                (b) Adv Gp will est contact (see Appx D).

                (c) 2 A/L Lt Bty not yet in action.

        14.  A tk.

                (a) Allotment of tps 2 A/L A tk Bty:  H tp : 156 Bn, G tp: 10 Bn, E tp : 11 Bn, X tp (17 prs) : Bde res

                (b) On landing Bty will conc in 11 Bn firm base posn, where E tp will come into action under comd 11 Bn.

                (c) H and G tps will stand in readiness either to join Bns when ordered (G tp will be got up to 10 Bn as quickly as possible) or be picked up as units (incl Bde HQ Gp) move through 11 Bn posn.

                (d) OC 2 A tk Bty will assume comd of Bde carriers from their arrival at LZ RV until they are dispersed to units.

        15.  R.E.

                (a) RV as on Trace P att.

                (b) Op as Bde Res until arrival in main def posn, moving in rear of 133 Fd Amb behind Bde HQ.

        16.  Pro.

                (a) RV and move with Bde HQ.

                (b) Tasks of Adv Gp Pro personnel as in Appx D att.

        17.  LAD.  RV and move with Bde HQ.

        18.  RASC.  2 Para Pl will RV on Bde HQ and will op as Bde Tac Res until RASC duties arise.

        19.  Medical.

                (a) 133 Fd Amb RV as shown on Trace P.

                (b) Move, less three secs (with Bns), in rear of Bde HQ, prepared to open CCP if circumstances dictate.

                (c) Axis of evacuation: See Appx B, para 4(c).

        20.  Bde Glider Gp.

                (a) LZ RV:  See Trace R att.  This RV will be marked by reps of the Bde Adv Para Gp with BLUE smoke.

                (b) Dis P:  See Trace R att (but note also provisions of para 10(c) above).

        21.  Carriers.  Under comd 2 A/L A tk Bty from time of arrival in 11 Bn def posn until released to rejoin units as in para 14(d) above.

PHASE II

        22.  Bde sector will be occupied for def as shown on Trace Q att.

        23.  10 Bn.  Will detach one coy in first instance to occupy part of sector of fmn on RIGHT, as shown on Trace Q.  When this fmn arrives on D+2 this coy will come into Bde res area 743796.

        24.  Fwd Def and Limit of Fwd Patrolling.  As shown on Trace Q.

        25.  Arty.  Normal allotment of FOOs.

        26.  A tk.

                (a) A tk tps under comd bns in Phase I now in sp.

                (b) X tp (17 pr) in Bde res.

        27.  R.E.

                (a) 4 Para Sqn in sp in area 736788.

                (b) On arrival 3rd Lift (D+2) 4 Para Sqn, less one tp, will revert to comd CRE.  One tp will remain in sp 4 Para Bde.

        28.  Demolitions.  No brs will be destroyed or prepared for demolition.  NO demolitions of any kind will be carried out except temporary minor rail cuts effected for local def purposes.

        29.  Mines.

                (a) Mines will only be laid under RE supervision.

                (b) Own and enemy minefds will be reported through normal channels by quickest possible means.  Enemy minefds will also be reported at once to the nearest RE unit.

                (c) 75 grenades may be laid by units but will invariably be guarded and will be removed when the unit leaves the area.

        30.  Air Sp.

                (a) Direct Air sp will be provided by RAF and possibly by USAAF at a later date.

                (b) All requests for direct air sp will be forwarded to Bde HQ.

        31.  Bomb Line.

                (a) Until 6 hrs after arrival of 4 Para Bde.  785855 - 768852 - 750846 - 737845 - 730844 - 715845 - 708851 - 695852 - 676853 - 659853 - 639853 - 628853 - 613855.

                (b) From 6 hrs after arrival of 4 Para Bde.  629852 - 629842 - 630821 - 628807 - 623788 - 616772 - 614759.

        32.  Anti-gas.  Respirators WILL be carried.

ADM.

        33.  See Appx B att.

INTERCOMN.

        34.   (a) Bde Report Centre will be est immediately after landing at 635838 and subsequently at rd junc 672825.

                (b) Axis of Bde HQ movement: Bde Axis, see Traces P and Q.

                (c) Final location of Bde HQ (Phase II) vicinity MONASTERY 747792.

        35.  Comns.

                (a) RT : Bde net will open on arrival at DZ RVs (details see Appx C).

                (b) Line : Line comn will be est as soon as possible after arrival in main def posn (Phase II).

                (c) No enemy comns, except German Fd Cable, may be destroyed.

        36.  LOs.  Unit LOs will report to Bde HQ report centre at 635838 by D+45 mins.

        37.  Recognition.

                (a) Ground to Air.  Yellow smoke, flares, yellow celanese triangles and yellow fluorescent panels, if available.  Fwd tps ONLY will indicate their posns thus, unless for some special reason such as imminent attack by own aircraft.  All other tps will make their posns known to our A/C by any other means available.

                (b) Ground to Ground.  Yellow celanese triangles.

                (c) Civilians.  Friendly Dutch civilians properly enrolled for labour through the Civil Affairs Mission will be issued with blue and white armbands.

        38.  Light Signals.

                (a) Standard Bde Success Signal: RED WHITE RED

                (b) Standard Div SOS/DF Signal: RED GREEN RED

        39.  Codes.

                (a) Bde numerical code:

                        D Day refers to Div D day.

                (b) Units will use the following codewords until further orders:-

        40.  Pass Words.

        41.  Synchronization of watches: BBC Time Signal before take-off.

        42.  ACK immediately by Signal.

Sgd C.W.B. Dawson.

Major, B.M.,

4 Parachute Bde.

Time of Signature 2225 hrs 13 Sep

Method of Issue by hand and DRLS.

Appx 'A' to 4 Para Bde OO No.1 dated 13 Sep 44.

Operation 'MARKET'

AIR PLAN

1.  Para A/Q

Unit HQ 4 Para Bde 156 Para Bn 133 Para Fd Amb 2 Para Pl RASC 10 Para Bn 133 Para Fd Amb 11 Para Bn 133 Para Fd Amb 4 Para Sqn RE

No. of A/C or Gliders 8 33 1 2 34 4 33 1 9

Chalk Nos. 710-717 601-633 634 635-636 673-705 706-709 637-669 670 718-726

Airfield SPANHOE SALTBY SALTBY SALTBY SPANHOE SPANHOE SALTBY SALTBY SPANHOE

DZ or LZ Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Time of Drop. X+12 mins X hr X hr X hr X+8 mins X+12 mins X+4 mins X+4 mins X+12 mins

2.  Gliders.

Unit HQ 4 Para Bde 156 Para Bn 10 Para Bn 11 Para Bn 4 Para Sqn RE 133 Para Fd Amb 6 A/L L.A.D. 156 Para Bn 10 Para Bn 11 Para Bn

No. of A/C or Gliders 8 Horsas 7 Horsas 7 Horsas 7 Horsas 4 Horsas 6 Horsas 1 Horsa 1 Hamilcar 1 Hamilcar 1 Hamilcar

Chalk Nos. 950-957 958-964 1010-1016 1017-1023 965-968 1024-1029 969 909 910 911

Airfield KEEVIL KEEVIL KEEVIL KEEVIL KEEVIL KEEVIL KEEVIL TARRANT RUSHTON TARRANT RUSHTON TARRANT RUSHTON

DZ or LZ X X X X X X X X X X

Time of Drop. X+49 mins X+49 mins X+58 mins X+58 mins X+49 mins X+58 mins X+49 mins X+40 mins X+40 mins X+40 mins

APPX 'B' to OO No.1 dated 13 Sep 44.

OPERATION 'MARKET'

4 Para Bde Adm Order No.1.

GENERAL.

        1.  Adm for this Op is, in general, the same as for Op LINNET.  All LINNET orders in connection with Pet, Amn, Sups, Water, Requisition Tpt Returns, PW and Postal will apply to this Op.

PET.

        2.  All jeeps will be loaded with full tanks (topped up if necessary at the last moment) and two full Jerricans pet.

RESUPPLY.

        3.  Automatic supply drop on Div basis as follows:-

MED.

        4.     (a) Normal allotment of Secs 133 Para Fd Amb to units until arrival in final def sector.  DZ cas to RV 133 Para Fd Amb (630833) if possible.

                (b) CCP will be est in hospital 746797 to which secs att to units will be withdrawn as ordered by OC 133 Para Fd Amb after units' arrival in final def sector.

                (c) Axis of med evac will be 630833 - rd EDE - ARNHEM to 720793 - rd junc 732801 - rd junc 736791 - rd junc 744793 - CCP.

APPX 'C' to 4 Para Bde OO No.1 dated 13 Sep 44.

OPERATION 'MARKET'

Signal Instrs.

        1.  Comns.  Comns as shown in wireless diagrams att will be est as soon as possible on commencement of various phases of the op shown above the wireless diagram concerned.

        2.  Codes.  Slidex and Maplay will be issued separately on special nitrated paper.

        3.  Frequencies.

        4.  Callsigns.

Main HQ 1 Airborne Div 1 Para Bde Main HQ 1 A/L Bde Main HQ 1 A/L Recce Sqn Rear Link 1 A/L Recce Sqn 1 A/L Lt Regt 1 A/L Lt Bty 2 A/L Lt Bty 3 A/L Lt Bty 2 A/L A tk Bty 2 A/L A tk Bty Rear Link FOO 4 Para Bde 4 Para Bde Main HQ Bde Comd's Recce Bde Rear HQ Bde SDZ 10 Para Bn 11 Para Bn 156 Para Bn 133 Para Fd Amb 4 Para Sqn RE Spare 15 Spare 16 Spare 17

D NDB CNL YYX DSM ANQ IQL KGQ WJY CAB SSN MSH HQM BMP TAO UNA MIV VVA OTY JOW AJN LUY ASQ ZII UCR

D+1 OVZ TJB PPW ATS VXN XLL JOL DWJ ITE IAR CTI TTS OJT IVU OYH KZG MYK UTE CIX XVN BAE FSY XGF VGQ

D+2 GFE KOF NZT NMV CJS HJG VPW OAZ EAI AVS BFT TLO ILV UGP HTG IDD TCL OYN POG IKB JVK MDH PBV KHD

D+3 WXL BXP IRJ RCH DWA ANN TAH HNP NVZ DFI AIK EAX PIE SLO VVC UGZ ADT PUN FVO OQX SVV OPI GIO HNU

D+4 GNJ AHW BIC ALY SMR CWA XCS HHX RRW CLG ACS DIL FTK VWZ VJI FHR GDC CEP TYY TVN ZFX AHT GFZ FPG

D+5 PUV YTR RUL WOE ODT NFE OWB YEK YDG OPL KFF MST HFL WUG HGZ MCQ XAY GQH PUE JKG BKQ PNU KBD PCN

D+6 MTJ RPQ DGK YRE SSM RRA WQH KVD OFH WPS BUY NUU STU GGD ZDH GHU MSA VGT SPZ EQK FQC JFJ IVA FJL

D+7 ZEC OJJ RHZ AVP YBH GUM IJQ KZO IPL RXB DDH WMZ OKP FNH EHC UZW EZT KMQ IID PFV DOU BLD DTQ TXB

Appx "D" to 4 Para Bde O.O. No.1 dated 13 Sep 44.
Operation "MARKET"

ORDERS FOR BDE ADV PARA GP.

        1.  Composition.

                (a) OC Bde Adv Para Gp. :  B.M. 4 Para Bde.

                (b) Remaining personnel will be detailed by units and sub-units as in Appx D1, coln (2).

        2.  Take-off Airfd.  Adv Gp will take-off from BARKSTON HEATH.  Orders for move to airfd will be issued later.

        3.  Allotment of a/c.  See Appx D1.

        4.  Lt Wt M/Cs.  Lt Wt M/Cs may be carried on a/c as follows:

        5.  D.Z.  Adv Gp will drop on DZ "X", see trace 'R' with 1 Para Bde at H+57 mins on D Day.

        6.  DZ RV.  SOUTH corner of WOOD 635792.

        7.  TASKS.

                (a) General.  (i) Mark DZ RVs for main para gps arriving on D+1.  (ii) Est wireless comn between DZ RVs of main para gp shortly before the arrival of the latter.  (iii) Collect all available infm regarding the process of the op up to the time of drop of the main para gps.

                (b) Glider Tpt RV Party.  (a) OC : Lt. F.J. de R. LOCKE, OC 2 Pro.  (b) Composition. : Three NCOs Pro Sec, two NCOs and eight ORs Bde HQ Def Pl.  (c) This party will: (i) Mark Glider tpt LZ RV (see trace R) with BLUE smoke.  (ii) Receive, protect and marshal all Bde gliderborne tpt.  (iii) Conduct all Bde gliderborne tpt to Dis P (see Trace R) and report arrival at Dis P to OC 11 Bn.

                (c) 2 A/L Lt Bty Party.  Will endeavour to arrange sp for 4 Para Bde, should this be required, from 3 Lt Bty, which will be in action in sp of 1 A/L Bde.  Sp may be required from the time of drop of 4 Para Bde Main Para Gp until 2 Lt Bty comes into action.

                (d) 2 A/L A. Tk Bty Party.  will assist Bde Comd in ensuring that guns are dispatched to sp Bns as soon after landing as possible.

        8.  METHOD.

                (a) All parties will RV initially at DZ RV.

                (b) Subsequent action will depend entirely on the progress of the op, though the earliest contact will be made with 7 KOSB which will be defending the rd EDE - ARNHEM facing WEST.  Further details will be issued later.

                (c) At suitable times on D+1 parties detailed under para 7, sub-paras (a), (c) and (d) will leave the main party and carry out their tasks independently.

Appx D1.

 

(1) A/C Chalk No. 144                   145         146     147

(2) Vacancies in a/c allotted to: B.M. B.Ms Batman. Int Sgt HQ 4 Para Bde Clerk HQ 4 Para Bde Div LO Div LOs Batman. Sigs (5) 4 Para Sqn (2) 2 A/L Lt Bty (2) 2 A/L A.Tk Bty (2) OC 2 Pro Sec. Batman. HQ 4 Para Bde Def Pl (10) 2 Pro Sec (3) Sigs (3) 10 Bn. (10) 11 Bn. (6) Sigs (3) 156 Bn. (16) Sigs (3)

(3) Remarks                     Stick Comd.       11 Bn Rear Link. 10 Bn to detail Stick Comd.   10 Bn Rear Link. 156 Bn to detail stick Comd. 156 Bn Rear Link.

ANNEXURE 'F'
NOT TO BE TAKEN INTO THE AIR.
OPERATION MARKET
1 Airldg Bde OO 1

Ref Maps 1/25000 GSGS 4427 GINKEL 388, EDE 387, HENEN 5 NE, ARNHEM 6 NW

                1/100000 GSGS 2541 Sheets 2 and 5.  GSGS 4416 P 1.

INFM

        1.     (a) General.  Operation MARKET is a development of Op "COMET".  The tasks previously to be carried out by 1 Airborne Div are now being carried out by 1 Airborne Corps.  1 Airborne Div undertakes to occupy all ARNHEM with 82 American Airborne Div at NIJMEGEN.

                (b) Enemy.  Planning summary issued separately.

                (c) Own tps.

                        (i) Air Plan  Forms A issued separately.

                        (ii) Div lands in three lifts.

                                1st Lift

                                        1 Para Bde                                     DZ X.  H+45 mins.

                                        1 A/L Bde (Less certain sub-units)  LZ S.  H hr

                                                9 Fd Coy RE                               Z.     to

                                                181 Fd Amb. RAMC                  S.   H+19 mins

                                        Certain Div tps.                                    Z.  H+19 onwards.

                                2nd Lift

                                        4 Para Bde                                     DZ Y.  X hr.

                                        Remainder 1 Airldg Bde                  LZ S.  X+17 onwards

                                        Remainder Div tps                                X.  X+32 onwards

                                3rd Lift

                                        1 Polish Para Bde                            DZ K.  Z hr.

                                                                                          and LZ L.  Z+20 onwards

                        (iii) For LZs and DZs see trace issued separately.

        2.  Tasks.

                (a) 1 Para Bde.  (i) Seize and hold ARNHEM and secure brs over the NEDER RIJN.  (ii) Occupy that portion of the town shown on trace issued separately.

                (b) 1 Airldg Bde.  (i) Cover the unloading of 1st and 2nd lifts.  (ii) After unloading of 2nd lift seize and occupy the sector of the town allotted.  (iii) Protect LZ for landing of 3rd lift gliders.

                (c) 4 Para Bde and 1 Polish Para Bde.  Occupy sector of town allotted.

                (d) Outpost line and standing patrols will be pushed forward as far as possible for normal telescopic defence.

INTENTION

        3.  1 Airldg Bde will (a) Protect the ldg of 2nd and 3rd lifts.  (b) occupy ARNHEM within the bds shown.

METHOD

        4.  General.  Tasks will be carried out in two phases indicated as follows:  Phase I. Initial Ldg.  Phase II. Clearing of DZ and LZ of 2nd lift.

PHASE I

        5.  7 KOSB  will (a) est strong coy gp at PLANKEN WAMBUIS 6683.  (b) Protect DZ 'Y' until 4 Para Bde are clear.

        6.  1 Border  (a) est strong coy gp at RENKUM 6276.  (b) Protect DZ X and LZ Z until Div tps are clear.

        7.  2 S.Staffords  (a) Seize and occupy WOLFHEZEN. 6680.  (b) Protect LZ 'S'.

        8.  Glider Pilots  will (a) remain with units as far as unit RVs.  (b) RV under own arrangements and occupy the EAST end of WOLFHEZEN.

        9.  Bde HQ.  RV WOLFHEZEN.

PHASE II

        10.  2 S.Staffords  (a) move as soon as joined by own 2nd lift to occupy area to include H on rd at 7080 and rd junc 713798.  (b) est post at rd junc 717806 to contact 4 Para Bde.  (c) route along rd N of rly through JOHANNA HOEVE 6980.

        11.  1 Border  (a) move on orders of Bde HQ to occupy area KOULE HERBERG 6878.  (b) est post in HEVEADORP area.  (c) route along main RENKUM - ARNHEM rd.  (d) dominate area bounded on NORTH by main rd, on EAST by rly and on SOUTH by river with special reference to ferries.

        12.  7 KOSB  (a) move as soon as 4 Para Bde are clear of DZ 'Y' into Bde res in area H on rd 7279.  (b) protect LZ L until 1 Polish Para Bde gliders are clear with one coy gp.  (c) est post at rd and rly br 715780.  (d) dominate arc bounded by pts H on rd 7279, X rds 726797, X rds 733785.

        13.  Glider Pilots  (a) move on orders Bde HQ along rd NORTH of rly to occupy wood 697787 with posts from HALTE X rds 699792 to main rd at 696784.  (b) dominate the area bounded on the NORTH by the rly, on the EAST by the rly and on the SOUTH by the main rd.

        14.  Recce  With under comd dets 9 Fd Coy RE are operating against the brs under orders 1 Para Bde.

        15.  ARTY.  (a) FOOs normal.  Initial gun area 6779, moving to 7177.  (b) 1 Lt Bty in sp 1 Airldg Bde with OPs at PLANKEN and RENKUM.  (c) DF and SOS sig:- RED - GREEN - RED.

        16.  RE  (a) One Pl 9 Fd Coy under comd 1 Airldg Bde - primary task rd blocks on main EDE - ARNHEM rd in area 2 S Staffords during Phase II.  (b) the tasks of the remainder incl (i) seizing and holding rly br at 7076.  (ii) removal of all boats to NORTH bank of NEDER RIJN.

        17.  AIR

                (a) Bombline (i) From H hour until 2nd lift plus 6 hours 785855 - 768852 - 750846 - 737845 - 730844 - 715845 - 708851 - 695852 - 676853 - 659853 - 639853 - 628853 - 613855.  (ii) As from 2nd lift plus 6 hours (i.e. Not before 1100 hrs D+1).  629852 - 629842 - 630821 - 628807 - 623788 - 616772 - 614759.

                (b) Prebriefed targets will be engaged from D-1 to H hr.  These will incl barracks at EDE and WOLFHEZEN and all known flak.

        18.  Briefing.  No briefing of ORs until gliders are loaded.

ADM

        19.  Resup.  SDP (i) LZ L at X+100 hr.  (ii) SOUTH of HOOGERF 7180 from Z+30 onwards.

        20.  Med.  (a) Cas on all LZs and DZs will be evacuated to 181 Fd Amb in WOLFHEZEN until Phase II.  (b) At Phase II MDS will be est in 1 Airldg Bde Sector of the town in a hospital to be recced.

        21.  Amn.  Tpt pl jeeps and trailers will be called to Bde HQ in Phase II.

        22.  POW  will probably be held by units during Phase I.

        23.  Civilians  (i) As for Op "COMET".  (ii) Dep Comd 1 Airldg Bde has been appointed Town Comdt and will control all I(b) matters.

INTERCOMN

        24.  LT in Phase II.

        25.  WT set to Glider Pilots HQ on ldg.

        26.  Pigeon messages will be added to "HQ Br Airborne Tps (Rear).

        27.  Recognition.  (a) as for Op "COMET".  (b) 21 Indep Para Coy will display yellow smoke and triangles if engaged on the LZ.  (c) Triangles will be shown to all br a/c operating overhead.

        28.  Passwords.  as before.

        29.  HQs.

                (a) Div  (i) Lands on LZ Z.  (ii) RV track junc 657797.  (iii) Moves by main rd WAGENINGEN - ARNHEM.  (iv) Opens at ARTILLERIE PARK 7378 on arrival.

                (b) Bde  (i) RV WOLFHEZEN.  (ii) Moves along 2 S Staffords route.  (iii) est in KOEPEL 7179 on arrival.

ACK repeat ACK.

(sgd) A Bruce Blake

Maj, BM

Time of signature   1515 hrs.

ANNEXURE "G"

Op. "MARKET"

Not to be taken on Ops.

1st Polish Para Bde Gp. H.Q.

Translation - Extract General Order No.1. for "D+2"

Maps: 1:100,000.  Sheet 2, 5, P1, Q1, 6NW, 388, 3902, 4002.

Enemy:

        1.     (a) General information: given on conference (see trace No.1)

                (b) Detailed information: see Int Report (maps with overprints)

                (c) On the forefield will be the troops of the Recce Regt of the 1st Airborne Div.

        2.  Resistance from enemy AA tps may be met on the D.Z.  Enemy Arty fire may also be laid on the D.Z.  Enemy strongholds may be encountered in the Def area allotted to the Bde Gp.

Task:

        3.  Composition: Comd 1 Polish Para Bde Gp.  Tps: Bde Gp less: Lt Arty Bty, 1st Seaborne lift, 2nd Seaborne lift.  The Bde Gp will:

                (a) be dropped with its Para. lift on D.Z. "K".  land its Glider lifts on L.Zs. "X" and "L".

                (b) take over its Def sector as soon as possible after landing (Till arrival of Bde Gp the Def sector will be manned by tps of 1 and 4 Brit Para Bdes).

        4.  Neighbours.  4 Brit Para Bde will operate NORTH.  1 Brit Para Bde will operate WEST (in the second line).

INTENTION

        5.     Phase I: Assembling of the Bde Gp, crossing of the river and joining up with the Glider lift.

                2nd Phase: Taking over the Def sector with Bn strongholds in the first line and one Bn stronghold (REDUTA) in the second line.

METHOD

        6.  D.Z. "K" will be protected by tps of 1 Brit Para Bde.  L.Z. "X" will be protected by tps of 1 Brit Para Bde.

        7.  1st Bn Gp:  Comd / Comd 1 Para Bn.

                COMPOSITION - 1 Para Bn with Support 1 Eng Pl, 2 Sig Patrols, 1 Med Sec.  Assembling Point after landing - X rds STATES WARDEN 742762.

                TASK (A) To capture A/Tk Bty Posns 744766.

                            (B) To recce and if surprise is possible to seize the rd Bridge 746768, pontoon bridge 738774, to protect this crossing which will be used.

        8.  2nd Bn Gp:  will assemble Rd crossing ELDEN 7375 and will:

                (A) protect the cross rd ELDEN from SOUTH and WEST.

                (B) capture Bty posns 726745 and 733751.

                (C) one patrol to 1st Para Bn, seize pontoon br 738774 if 1st Para Bn does not take it.

        9.  3rd Bn Gp:  will assemble at BAKENHOF 752754 and will:

                (A) capture AA Bty Posns and search-light posns near 748755 and 759759.

                (B) advance through MALBURGAN to FERRY 755763, contact 1st or 2nd Para Bn at RV or near rd bridge 746768.

                (C) Then seize FERRY 755763.

        10.  GLIDER GROUP:  The first Glider party consisting of: 7 Gliders - one A tk Bty, 2 Gliders - Para Eng, 1 Glider - Advance H.Q.  Will:

                (A) Join 1 Airborne Div - on Orders 1st Airborne Div.

                (B) Wait at 756779 for Bde Gp.

                (C) Contact Bde Gp and 2 Glider Party immediately after their landing.

                        The 11 Glider Party (111 Air Lift) consisting of: A tk Bty less one troop and other elements of Bde Gp.  Will:  Join as soon as possible the Bde Gp, first meeting point - side roads among houses centre 756779 till further orders establish contact as quickly as possible with Adv Party Bde. Gp HQ and Bde Gp.

        11.  GLIDER PILOTS:  Will move with Glider Parties to ARNHEM and then will proceed to conc area 744784.

        12.  GENERAL INFORMATION:  1 Polish Para Bn will establish contact with tps 1 Brit Para Bde securing DZ.  Blue smoke will aid assembling of 1 Para Bn.  Green smoke will aid assembling of II Para Bn and HQ plus other units.  Red smoke will aid assembling of III Para Bn.

2ND PHASE.

        13.  Line of standing patrols (on M/C and jeeps) see trace No.2.  Direct protection will be fixed on ground.

        14.  Strong Point "MARS" Comd; Comd III Para Bn. will:

                (A) seize and clear Def area.

                (B) seize rd and rly Bridge over River TJLSSEN 779762.

                (C) organise Def strongpoint "MARS".

                (D) close with fire ground between "MARS" and "KAZIMIERZ".

                (E) coordinate fire plans with "KAZIMIERZ", "REDUTA" and 1 Brit Para Bde.

        15.  Stront point "KAZIMIERZ", Comd: Comd I Para Bn. will:

                (A) seize and clear Def area.

                (B) organise Def strong point "KAZIMIERZ" at the houses on NORTH EASTERN part of ARNHEM.  Main effort of the Def - N-E (rd and railway line to ZUTFEN).

                (C) close by fire ground between "MARS" and "REDUTA".

                (D) coordinate fire plans with 4 Brit Para Bde, "MARS" and "REDUTA".

        16.  Strong point "REDUTA" Comd: Comd II Para Bn. will:

                (A) seize and clear Def area.

                (B) organise strong point "REDUTA" at the houses ARNHEM and crossroads 765773.

                (C) be ready to support main strong points of Bde Gp.

                (D) close by fire ground between "KAZIMIERZ" and "MARS".

                (E) coordinate fire plans with KAZIMIERZ, MARS and 4-1 Brit Para Bdes.

        17.  ENGINEERS.

                I PHASE:  Eng pls attached to Para Bns will secure the river crossing (bridges have to be discharged) ferry 753763, Rd bridge 747768, Pontoon bridge 738774.  All boats etc will be taken to own shore and river crossings will be prepared.

                II PHASE:  Eng pls will help to organise Def: will discharge and build obstacles on Rd and railway bridge 779762.  After the Def strongpoints are organised, the whole Eng Sqd (within returned pls) at disposal of Comd Bde Gp.  Demolitions and mines: as in Op. "LINNET".

ARTY

        18.  Lt Arty Brit Lt Arty will support Bde Gp on request.  Brit and own FOOs will be attached to strong points in this case.

        19.  A tk - under centralised Command.  Main effort to the EAST (KAZIMIERZ) and to the SOUTH-EAST (MARS).  In "MARS" area to be ready to encounter enemy barges on "NEDER" RIJN and TJSSEL and to encounter armd train from the br 779762.  Para party of A tk Bty will assemble together with Bde Gp HQ.

SIGNALS

        20.  Bde Gp Commander and D.A.Q.M.G. land on D.Z. "K" as the rest of Bde.

                Assembling Point - ELDEN, road fork 730755

                1st Airborne Div HQ.  ARTILLERIE PARK 736788

                Polish Bde HQ in def 758782 the house marked with No.20 on the plan - LUFTWAFFE.

                4 Brit Bde - H.Q. MONASTERY 747792

                1 Brit Bde - H.Q. CONCERT HALL 748777

                The Commanders of Strong-point will give their H.Q.

                Verey lights - Recognition Signs.

                        RED - GREEN - RED - Fire

                        RED - Enemy tanks

                        YELLOW smoke plus substitute yellow triangles = Recognition sign for own Units and Air Force.

                        WHITE FLARE - Lighting of field

                        WHITE STAR on Vehicles - sign our cars

                        FRIENDLY DUTCH civilian units, organised by DUTCH authority will wear ORANGE arm-band with the word ORANGE in BLACK.

Q  Special Order

        See special Order

C.O. Polish Para Bde

SOSABOWSKI. GEN.

1st Polish Para Bde Gp

Op "MARKET"

Signal Orders.

        1.  H.Qs. - Locations.  as at OO No.1.

        2.  Signal Diagram - R/T  as appx No.1.

        3.  Signal Diagram - LINES.  as appx No.2.  Lines will be laid as soon as strongpoints are organised (the second phase of the operation).  No existing civil or captured enemy installations will be used without sanction of OC Sigs.  The minimum destruction will be done to existing comns to prevent their use by the enemy, and always in the presence of an offr of Sigs.  Only the destruction of German field cable is allowed without permission.

        4.  FREQUENCIES.

                Inside 1st Polish Para Bde Gp - as OO L. dr 345/Secret.  The frequencies are allotted as follows: 1st Para Bn - 7.1.  2nd Para Bn - 6.4.  3rd Para Bn - 6.8.  A tk Bty - 8.8.  Engr Coy - 6.7.

        5.  CODE SIGNS.  As the list supplied.  After end of double summer time, all code signs will be changed at 0100 hrs.

        6.  CODES AND CIPHERS.  As orders previously given.  The change of keys for SLIDEX and MAPLAY the same as CODES.

        7.  AIR SUPPORT.  All demands for Air Support will be submitted to HQ 1 Airborne Div.

        8.  TIME SIGNALS.  OC Sigs Coy will receive and transmit to all Bde units the official time signals (B.B.C.) twice daily: at 0800 and 1800 hrs.

        9.  RECOGNITION OF OUR STATIONS.  Normal SLIDEX system will be used.

        10.  REPAIRS

                (a) Until seaborne lift arrives all repairs will be carried out by units and Sig Coy radio mechanics.  After arrival of seaborne lift, smaller repairs will be carried out as mentioned above, more complicated repairs will be sent to Bde W/Shops.

                (b) Airborne Supply - The daily supply: R/68P - 2, R/18 - 2, R/38 - 3.  Field Line:- 13 drums, spare valves, 1 box.

                (c) Field W/Shop possesses R/18 - 4, R/38 - 5.

        11.  BATTERIES AND ACCUMULATORS CHARGERS.

                (a) Batteries to be taken - for each working station: Minimum R/68 and R/18 - Three, R/38 - Four.  The batteries No.2 must not be used until all batteries No.1 are discharged.

                (b) Accumulators.  Charged before the operation.  Until sealift arrives 1st Sealift - Accumulators - charges 1260 W, 2nd Sealift - 4 NW / Charging of accumulators will be carried out by Sig Coy with own 300W charger.

                (c) Airborne Supply - Daily supply/- Batteries 162/3 - 64, Batteries 150/3 - 44, Dry-elements Mk III - 25, Accumulators 12v, 22 A/h - 4, Accumulators 8v, 40 A/h - 6.

                (d) Field W/Shops has: 240 batteries to R/68 and R/18.  620 batteries to R/38.

APPX TO:- 1st Polish Para Bde Gp HQ.

OPERATION MARKET.

IDENTIFICATION AND CODE WORDS.

        1.  All personnel of 1 Polish Para Bn will wear YELLOW TRIANGLES on the left arm.

        2.  1 Polish Para Bn will mark their RV 742762 by use of BLUE smoke.

        3.  CODE WORDS for use between 1 Polish Para Bn and 1 Para Bn (Brit)

                (a) 1 Polish Para Bn have completed drop and are approaching RV 742762.  CODE WORD - PANSY.

                (b) Enemy fire from bty at 748755 holding up 1 Polish Para Bn attaining RV.  CODE WORD - ROSE.  On receipt of code word ROSE 1 Para Bn (British) will lay smoke screen across bty.

                (c) Have 1 Para Bn (British) occupied posns according to plan.  CODE WORD - LILY.  Reply:- (i) If occupied according to plan 1 Para Bn (British) will answer YES LILY.  (ii) If NOT occupied according to plan 1 Para Bn (British) will answer NO LILY.

                (d) If RV 742762 for 1 Polish Para Bn is occupied by enemy 1 Para Bn (British) will transmit CODE WORD - NETTLE.

                (e) 1 Para Bn (British) have taken both brs at 746768 and 738774.  CODE WORD - CARNATION.

                        Frequency: No.18 Set 7.1.

        4.  CODE WORDS for use between 1 Polish Para Bn and 156 Para Bn.

                (a) 1 Polish Para Bn approaching Def area.  CODE WORD - TROUT.

                (b) 1 Polish Para Bn have occupied Def area according to plan.  CODE WORD - SALMON.

                (c) Comd 1 Polish Para Bn desires to meet Comd 156 Para Bn at bldg No.22 760788 Map Town Plan ARNHEM.  CODE WORD - COD.

Sgd G. Wilson, Major for Lt. Col. G.S., att 1 Polish Para Bde Gp.

16 Sep 44.

1 Polish Para Bde Gp H.Q.

NOT to be taken into the Air.

O.O. Op MARKET

20 Sep 44.

MAPS as before

        1.  The Bde Gp task has been changed.  It will land on DZ 686759 - 698754, 682737 - 699738.  And then it will cross the NETHER RHINE, on the Ferry Map Ref 686766 and will concentrate in the area HEMELSCHE BERG - 693774.

        2.  METHODS  Areas of assembling after landing.

                1 Para Bn rd fork, N of DRIEL (684754).

                2 Para Bn HQ Coy and other special units at BAARSKAMP (686752).

                3 Para Bn cross roads (694755).

                        Routes to ferry:- Western route road through OOIJEVAARSNEST (684758) - to crossing point on the road 682761 and continue this road to the Ferry: 1 Para Bn, Bde Gp, HQ Coy other special units and 2 Para Bn.  Eastern route the road to the N to the road fork 693764 and then to Ferry: 3 Para Bn.  The assembling and marching will be protected.  Order of crossing the river by the units will be according to their arrival at the Ferry.  The Bn which first crosses the river will secure the N Bridge Head and will hold it till all units have crossed the river.

        3.  Bde Gp Concentration area - HEMELSCHE BERG 693774.  The bn in the van which has crossed will march to cross-roads 693777 where it will stay and protect itself from N and E, it will maintain Liaison with the S.  The 2 Bn will march to X rds 693774 where it will stay and protect itself from E and S.  The last Bn (after all the other Bde Gp units have been ferried over) will move to X rds 688772 where it will protect itself from NW and S.  The Bde Gp HQ Coy and other special units will move to area of X rds 691774.

        4.  During all the time British as well as enemy units may be met.  Recce signs unchanged.  Pass word for the day (D+3) Airborne.

Commander 1 Polish Para Bde Gp.

Sgd SOSABOWSKI

Major General.

ANNEXURE 'H'
Operation MARKET

Notes on CRA's Orders given am 12 Sep.

Ref maps GSGS 1/100,000 Holland and Germany Sheets 2, 5 and P.1.

                          1/25,000 Holland Sheets 388 and 6 NW.

NOT TO BE TAKEN IN THE AIR.

METHOD.

        1.  Lt Arty.

                (i) Allotment.

                        1st Lift:- 1 Lt Regt less 2 Bty under comd CRA on landing.  1 Lt Bty in sp 1 A/L Bde.  3 Lt Bty in sp 1 Para Bde.

                        2nd Lift:- 1 Lt Regt complete under comd CRA on landing.  2 Lt Bty in sp 4 Para Bde.

                (ii) OPs and FOOs.

                        1st Lift:- 1 Para Bde:- 1 Para Bn  1 FOO from 1 FOU.  1 OP from 3 Lt Bty.

                                                           2 Para Bn )

                                                           3 Para Bn ) each 2 FOOs from 1 FOU.  One Tp Comd with Bn Comd.

                                                           In addition two FOOs with 22 sets on 1 Lt Bty comd net for deployment as ordered by OC 3 Lt Bty.

                                       1 A/L Bde:- Normal allotment.

                        2nd Lift:- 4 Para Bde:- Normal allotment.

                                       1 Para Bde:- After occupation main posn by whole Div, normal allotment.  Surplus FOOs revert comd CRA for deployment with Polish Bde.

                (iii) Zones of Observation.

                        1st Lift:- 3 Lt Bty:- (a) FOOs with 2 and 3 Bns will gain observation on AA guns SOUTH of R. NEDER and EAST of ARNHEM - as shown on Flak trace (issued later).  (b) FOOs with 1 Para Bn, after capture of ARNHEM will establish OPs on feature B and A covering approaches from NORTH and NE.

                                      1 Lt Bty:- Will send two OPs with 3 Para Bn to posns on features C and B to cover NW with particular reference to AA posns 700830 and 690853.  Remainder OPs to include one with each A/L Bde post at:- PLANKEN WAMBUIS 6683, RENKUM 6276, covering approaches from the WEST.

                        2nd Lift:- Occupation of main posn.  Bde boundaries will be the dividing line of zones of observation between Btys.  OPs will be established on the main features as shown on Trace B to cover Bde sectors.

                (iv) Gun Area.

                        1st Lift:- Lt Regt: 674788.  3 Lt Bty will move, as soon as adv of 1 Para Bde allows, to gun posn at 687774, and thence to gun posn at 712777.

                        2nd Lift:- Lt Regt gun area:- 7177.

                (v) DF and SOS.  SOS signal:- RED - GREEN - RED.

        2.  FOU.

                (i) Arty sp from outside fmns will only be possible after leading fmn has crossed river at GRAVE.  Offrs and sets will be with regts as for Op LINNET.  These sets will open on CRA's comd net but will switch to FOO control net when given code word HOTRICE by CRA 1 A/B Div.  CRA will detail FOO controls on ground.

                (ii) see para. 1 (ii).

        3.  A.Tk.

                1st Lift.  1 A Tk Bty less one 17 pr tp under comd 1 Para Bde.  One 17 pr tp (1 A Tk Bty) for protection Lt Regt area under comd CRA.

                2nd Lift.  1 A Tk Bty less one 17 pr tp reverts comd CRA but remains in Para Bde.  2 A Tk Bty less one 17 pr tp in sp 4 Para Bde.  Two 17 pr tps (one from each A Tk Bty) plus Z Tp in Div reserve under comd CRA.

        4.  LZs and DZs.  See trace C with attached legend.  1st Lift Gliders - LZ Z.  2nd Lift Gliders - LZ X.

        5.  Timings on LZs and DZs.  Will be issued separately.

        6.  Glider Pilots.  Glider Pilots will remain with units until main posn has been occupied and local protection is unnecessary, when they will all be collected under Div arrangements.

        7.  Recognition.  Yellow flares and celanese triangles.

ADM

        8.  Jettison Drop.  NIL.

        9.  SDP.  Area 720797.

INTERCOMN.

        10.  Location.  Div HQ  )

                               HQ RA  ) ARTILLERIE PARK 736788.

        11.  Wireless Diagram.  See Appx "A".

        12.  Netting.  Instructions later.

        13.  Codes.  Normal.

(Sgd) P.T. Tower.

Major.  B.M. R.A.
Time of Signature: 12 1420 hrs.

Method of despatch: Hand.

ANNEXURE "J"

OPERATION MARKET
CRE 1 Airborne Div Op Instruction No.1.

Notes on CRE's Verbal Orders.

NOT TO BE TAKEN INTO THE AIR

Ref Maps.... 1:25,000 ARNHEM and adjoining Sheets.

Date 12 Sep 44.

        1.  Information.

                (a) Enemy.

                (b) Our ground troops.

                (c) Airborne tps.  Composition and tasks.

                (d) 1 Airborne Div.  1 Polish Para Bde under comd.  Task.

                (e) Bde tasks, and sequence of lifts.  1 Para Bde.

                (f) Airlanding Bde.  Recce Sqn (less 1 tp) under comd.  4 Para Bde.  1 Polish Para Bde and Re-supply.

        2.  Primary Tasks.  Seize intact and hold in order of priority of importance: (a) Main rd br at 746767.  (b) Pontoon br at 737774.  (c) Rly br at 706763.  and neutralise and remove enemy demolition charges.

        3.  Secondary Tasks.

                (a) Bde tasks in assault.  Temporary operation of ferries; assist advance in built-up areas; use of flame-throwers, bangalore torpedoes, pole charges.

                (b) Removal of all barges, tugs and boats, ferries, to North bank of River NEDER RIJN, and operation - as necessary.

                (c) Blocks on all rd and rly approaches to ARNHEM.

                (d) Seize intact, hold, and remove enemy demolition charges from rd and rly brs at 779672.

                (e) Clearing of vehicles from LZ on to rds.

                (f) Other bde tasks in defence.  (Loopholing and preparation of buildings for defence).

                (g) Supervision of waterworks, power stations, gas works.

                (h) Recce and seizure of enemy stores.

                (i) Operation of rly as necessary.

                (j) Operation of RE Stores Dump (Resupply and captured eqpt).

        4.  Allotment of RE and Tasks in Conjunction with 1 Para Bde.

                (a) 1 Para Sqn and Two dets 9 Fd Coy come under comd 1 Para Bde on landing, and remain under comd until arrival 4 Para Bde (second lift).

                Tasks (b) 1 Para Sqn RE

                        i. Assist 1 Para Bde on to objective with primary RE task of removing enemy charges from main rd br at 746767 and pontoon br at 737774.

                        ii. Blocks on all rd and rly approaches to ARNHEM from North, NE, East, SE and South.

                        iii. Removal of all ferries, barges, boats and tugs to North bank of river RIJN and West bank of IJSSEL (within 1 Para Bde area).

                        iv. Seize intact and remove charges from rd and rly brs at 779762.

                        v. Guarding and supervision of power stations and gas works.

                        vi. Operation of ferries as necessary.

                Tasks (c) Det 9 Fd Coy under comd Recce Sqn.  Assist Recce Sqn on to (i) br at 746767.  (ii) br at 737774.  Neutralisation and removal of enemy demolition charges.  Assist Recce Sqn to hold brs until arrival 1 Para Bde.

                (d) On arrival 2nd Lift, 1 Para Sqn (less 1 Tp remaining under comd 1 Para Bde for defensive and other local tasks) reverts to u/c CRE and RV at Power Station 75376 and Dets 9 Fd Coy revert to u/c OC, 9 Fd Coy.  RV TAFELLAAN 718792.

        5.  Allotment RE and Tasks in Conjunction with 1 Airlanding Bde.

                (a) One platoon 9 Fd Coy (with Det 261 Fd Pk Coy (Clarke Crawlers Det under comd) under comd 1 Airlanding Bde on arrival LZ.

                (b) Tasks (i) Clearing of vehicles from LZs on to roads.  (ii) Other bde defensive tasks.  (iii) On arrival 4 Para Bde (Second Lift) and occupation by 1 Airlanding Bde of new position.  Rd and rly blocks from North and NW, and West.

        6.  Allotment of RE and Tasks in Conjunction with 4 Para Bde.

                (a) 4 Para Sqn remains under comd 4 Para Bde until arrival Polish Para Bde (3rd Lift).

                (b) Tasks (i) Assist 4 Para Bde on to objectives.  (ii) Take over from 1 Para Sqn rd blocks into ARNHEM from North and NE.

                (c) On arrival Polish Para Bde, 4 Para Sqn (less one Tp remaining under comd 4 Para Bde for local tasks) come under comd CRE and concentrate area rly station 732782.

        7.  RE under comd CRE on Arrival LZ.

                (a)    (i) 9 Fd Coy (less one Tp permanently under comd Airlanding Bde and Dets under comd 1 Para Bde) come under comd CRE.  HQ RV TAFELLAAN 718792.

                        (ii) Tasks.  One Det will seize and hold rly br at 706763 and remove demolition charges, and make temporary cut of railway from South.

                        (iii) HQ and remainder of 9 Fd Coy RV TAFELLAAN 718792, and be prepared to operate ferries between rly br at 706763 and pontoon br at 737774 and rly.

                (b) Det Fd Pk Coy RE (less Clarke Crawler Det)  Operation of RE Stores (Resupply and captured stores) in area FMC.  All Dets will concentrate at RE Stores Dump area FMC.

        8.  Alternative Tasks in the Event of Rd Brs Being Blown by the enemy.

                (a) The seizure of all ferries, barges, boats and tugs becomes of paramount importance to assist subsequent advance of 30 Corps.

                (b) Recce for (i) 6 Class 40 Raft Sites.  (ii) One standard floating Bailey Br Class 40.  (iii) One floating Bailey Br Class 40 on barges.  Banks can be 5 ft above water level.  and preparation of approaches for the above.

                (c) Conversion of rly br at 706762 to max class rd vehicles.

                (d) Special attention will be given to approaches, and position of bank seats.  If time and engineer resources permit, it may be possible to carry out preliminary work in this respect.  It is considered that three approaches off the main axis will be sufficient, i.e., one for the six rafting sites, one for the Bailey Pontoon Site, and one for Bailey Barge site.  Approach roads should diverge from the main axis at a sufficient distance to prevent traffic congestion and delay near the crossings.

        9.  Future Tasks.  Recce of River WAAL at NIJMEGEN for Bailey brs for 30 Corps, and subsequent maintenance of all Bailey Brs in ARNHEM and NIJMEGEN areas.

        10.  Glider Allotment.

        11.  Minimum Equipment to be taken.

                (a) All units (less 261 Fd Pk Coy RE)

                (b) Dets 261 Fd Pk Coy RE

                        25 A Tk Mines or 100 Hawkins Grenades.  300 lbs Explosives.  15 personnel.

                (c) 9 Fd Coy RE

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        12.  Reports.  Sitreps as from D Day.

                (a) Sitreps in accordance with CE instructions, but as at 1700 hrs daily to reach CRE by 1900 hrs.

                (b) Brief overnight sitrep (incl NIL for no change), as at 0730 hrs by W/T to reach CRE by 0800 hrs.

        13.  Admin.  HQRE will arrange resupply with 261 Fd Pk Coy RE jeeps and trailers.

        14.  Intercomn.

                (a) HQRE Tac HQ 1 Airborne Div ARTILLERIE PARK 735787.

                (b) Signals.  As in Operation COMET.

                (c) As in Operation COMET.

                (d) Code Signs.  Issued separately.

                (e) Each unit (Incl Polish Para Bde) will, attach one liaison Offr or NCO (on bicycle or motorcycle) to report HQRE as soon as possible after arrival.

        15.  Demolitions.

                (a) No brs will be destroyed or prepared for destruction.  Temporary minor rail cuts may be made for the purposes of local defence.

                (b) NO demolitions of any kind, and no destruction of signal communications (except German Field Cable) will be allowed.  1 Para Bde, will, however, ensure that the ARNHEM signal exchange is disconnected.

        16.  Mines

                (a) Mines will only be laid under RE supervision to ensure accurate recording.

                (b) Own and enemy minefields will be reported through normal channels but the quickest possible means, and in the case of enemy minefields, also to the nearest RE Unit.

        17.  Recognition.  Friendly Dutch civilians properly enrolled for labour through the Civil Affairs Mission will be issued with blue and white armbands as worn by DRs.

ACK.

(Sgd) E.C.W. Myers
Lieut-Colonel, RE,

CRE 1st Airborne Division.

Index B

1 Airborne Div Signal Instruction No.1

        1.  Security of Signal Documents

                (a) Documents carried by offs  The amount of signal infm carried by offrs at all fmn and unit HQs will be cut down to an absolute minimum.  The signal documents to be carried at all levels are shown in Appx A.  All code sign extracts and sub-extracts, Slidex and Maplay Keys, wireless diagrams and frequency allotments will be written on incendiary paper and carried in destruction tubes.

                (b) Wireless Detachments  The detachment comd of every wireless detachment will carry a signal diagram of every station at his HQ.  This diagram will show frequencies and one day's code signs only; it will not name units.  It will be written on a pigeon message form and concealed in a hollowed out .303 bullet.  Special signal diagrams and details of preparing the bullet are shown in Appx C.

        2.  Code Signs  The minimum number of code signs will be carried at each HQ.  Units and fmns will prepare sub-extracts of code signs as shown in Appx B, which gives a simple key for memorising the order of battle.

        3.  Slidex and Map Ref Codes  Slidex and Map Ref Code keys will be used on wireless links as under:-

                All wireless links to higher fmn, flanking fmn, base and ASSU                             )

                All wireless groups within 1 Airborne Div, down to and including unit rear links   )  Airborne Slidex and Maplay Keys.

                All wireless groups within units  )  Individual unit Slidex and Unicode Keys.

                        Army Keys will not be taken into use until issued by OC Div Sigs.

        4.  Change of Code Signs and Keys  All code signs, Slidex and map reference keys will change at midnight GMT and NOT midnight zone time.

        5.  Authentification  Slidex Authentification System will be used for synchronisation on all wireless links.

        6.  Cipher

                (a) The ciphers used will be one time pads giving 100% security with no fear of compromise and Airborne D.T. cipher giving 48 hrs security.  Detailed cipher layout is shown at Appendix D.

                (b) The Airborne D.T. sentence must not be written down but must be memorised.

                (c) All medium grade cipher documents will be called in prior to any move to airfields.  They will be returned in security boxes to OC Div Sigs.  Bde cipher sections will carry their equipment for the Airborne op in satchels signals.  Cipher operators will carry their satchels on their person at all times after security boxes have been withdrawn.

        7.  Compromise  In the event of compromise of code signs, slidex keys or map ref keys due to capture or insecurity on the air, OC Div Sigs will be informed by IMMEDIATE message of the time and details of the compromise.  OC Div Sigs will issue fresh code signs or keys as soon as possible after the compromise.  During the early stages very little action can be taken immediately, but it is vital that a compromise is reported immediately it occurs.

        8.  Distribution of Code Signs and Keys  1 Airborne Div Code Signs will be issued to fmns and units in the form of sub-extracts as shown in Appx B.  OsC units are responsible for re-producing these sub-extracts for the necessary number of days, as shown in Appx A, on incendiary paper.  Airborne Slidex and Maplay Keys (which have been distributed by 21 Army Group to all other fmns concerned) for period D-1 to D+10, will be issued in a similar manner and OsC units are again responsible for reproducing these for the correct number of days on incendiary paper.  Where units are restricted to three days code signs and keys, OC Div Sigs will arrange for further code signs and keys to be issued after landing.

        9.  IN NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANYTHING BE COMMITTED TO PAPER THAT CANNOT SAFELY BE REMEMBERED.

Lt Col, R Signals.

Comd, 1 Airborne Divisional Signals.

APO England

30 May 44

APPENDIX 'A'

Index B

 

HQ	Documents Carried	By Whom Carried	Remarks
Div	Complete Code Signs of Airborne Div.	)	)
	Airborne Slidex Keys	)	)
	Airborne Maplay Keys	) OC Div Sigs	) In destructive tubes.
	Airborne Div Wireless diagrams	) OC A Sec	) All infm for period of seven days.
	Airborne Div frequency allotment	) OC O Sec	)
	Code sign sub-extract of higher fmn and flanking fmns.	)	)
HQ RA	Complete code signs of Airborne Div.	)	)
	Code sign sub-extract of higher fmn RA.	)	)
	Sub-extract of higher fmn and flanking fmn code signs.	) CRA Sig Offr	) In destructive tubes.
	Airborne Slidex Keys	) HQRA	) All infm for period of seven days.
	Airborne Maplay Keys	)	)
	Div RA and HQRA Wireless Diagrams	)	)
Ind Para Coy	Code signs of units on D.Zs.	P Sec Offr	For two days only, in destruction
		OC Ind Para Coy	tubes.  Depending upon op.
Bde HQ	As for Div HQ	2 Bde Sig Offrs	In destructions tubes.  If one sig offr goes in glider
			party then one more copy must go in para party.
Bde FOO	Sub extract of higher fmn	FOOs	In destruction tubes for three days only.
	RA Code Signs
	Slidex Keys
	Maplay Keys
Bns	Sub Extract of Div Code Signs (Bde Group only)	Adjt Bn RSO	For three days only.  In destruction tubes.
Recce Sqn	Div extract of code signs	OC Recce Sqn	For three days only.  In destruction tubes.
	Limited sub extract of higher fmn and flanking divs code signs	and one other offr
	Slidex and Maplay
Light Regt	Extracts of Div Code Signs	R Signals offr	For three days only.
	Slidex and Maplay	Adjt
RE Sqns	Bde Group code sign extract plus code signs for RE report wave.	2 offrs	For three days only.
and Coys	Slidex and Maplay
Fd Amb and	Bde Group code sign extract.	2 offrs	For three days only.
A/Tk Btys	Slidex and Maplay

APPENDIX 'B'

Index B

        OsC units will ensure that code signs for the correct number of days are written on incendiary paper and carried as laid down in Appendix A.  A simple method of concealing the order of battle is as follows:- The examples taken are the code signs carried by a bn for three days.

        The only information written is four rows of code signs, the order of battle is NOT written down.  The first row of code signs is only a key to the order of battle using the following:-

                A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J

                1   2  3   4   5  6  7   8  9  0

        In writing down the appropriate figures for the letters shown in column one the number of the appropriate fmn is given.  Thus AAZ equals 11, standing for 11 Para Bde.  If the offr is fairly familiar with the order of battle this should be sufficient to establish the identity of the code sign.

CODE-SIGN SUB-EXTRACTS

        1.  Corps Sub-Extract

                (a) A Army HQ

                     B Corps HQ

                     B Corps R Lk RT

                     B Corps R Lk CW

                     C Recce Regt

                     C Recce Regt (R Lk)

                (b) D Div

                      D Div R Lk RT

                      D Div R Lk CW

                      D Div Lateral

                      E Recce Regt

                      E Recce Regt (R Lk)

                      F Bde

                      F Bde R Lk RT

                      F Bde R Lk CW

                      F Bde Lateral

                      (Similarly others Bdes in Div)

                (c) (Similarly others Div in Corps)

1 AIRBORNE DIV SIGNAL INSTRUCTION NO.3

PART I - COMNS

        1.  GENERAL.  This instruction deals with final details for an airborne op and also with the plan for Pigeons.

        2.  PARA REPORT CENTRE.

                (a) In accordance with the usual practice this will be est by the Div HQ para party as soon as possible after landing, and will remain open until the glider element arrives.  The Div A wave frequency will be used.  Layout at Appx A.

                (b) On landing, the No.22 sets in the glider element are allotted the following call signs.  A Wave   Tac HQ call sign.  A Wave spare set   Tac HQ call sign plus suffix 1.  When glider element takes over control, the Para Report Centre will, while still open use Tac HQ call sign.

        3.  BASE LINK.  While establishing comns, Airborne Div sets will call at the hr and half hr for 5 mins.  Base set will be expected to call at 15 and 45 mins past the hr.

        4.  PRIORITY OF OPENING OF SETS AT DIV HQ.  In the event of casualties to sets and crews, and there being insufficient to op all links, the following will NOT op in the order of priority given.

        5.  FREQUENCIES.  The order as to which frequency list is to be used will be given at Div and Bde O Gps.  Crystals will be distributed at the same time.  Details of RA comns will, if known, be given when FOO's are briefed.

        6.  TIME SIGNALS.  The BBC is arranging to broadcast time signals.  A list of stations broadcasting time signals is at Appx B.  The signal will be the usual six "pips", the last of which gives the exact hr.

        7.  OFFICE CALL SIGNS.  These will be as follows:-

                        Airborne Tp (Main)    HQAB

                        Airborne Tp (Base)    HQABR

                        Airborne Div              PY

                        Para Div                     PZ

                        A L Bde                     GZ

                The following call signs will continue to be used

                        HQ 1 Airborne Div (static)    FK

                        HQ 6 Airborne Div (static)    PVN

        8.  ASSU.  In certain cases ASSU net may be used for comns to Base.  Details have been circulated direct to Bde HQ (HQ Air Tps/5808/X/TS dated 29 May 44 refers).  Frequency and crystals for ASSU net will be given at O Gp.

        9.  21 IND PARA COY.  Crystals are being provided to enable 21 Ind Para Coy to work direct to Base should this become necessary.  This should, however, be in an emergency only.  On landing Ind Para Coy will open a set on frequency used on link Div - Recce Sqn.  This set will be found from their own resources.  In the event of this link not working (see para 4) instructions must be obtained from Div HQ.

PART II - PIGEONS.

        10.  GENERAL.  It is hoped that up to 100 pigeons can be made available.  These will home to lofts situated somewhere in the SOUTH where the messages will be retransmitted to HQ Airborne Troops.  Since messages should only be sent by pigeon in cases of emergency, they should be franked with the priority IMMEDIATE or above as the case may be.  The address will be in clear and will be "HQ Airborne Troops (Main)"; no other form of address will be used.

        11.  SCALE OF PIGEONS.  Containers will, if available, be distributed as follows:-

                Div HQ                6 (2 bird containers)

                Para Bde HQ       8 (1 bird cylinders)

                A L Bde HQ        4 (2 bird containers)

                Para Bn HQ         4 (1 bird cylinders)

                A L Bn HQ          2 (2 bird containers)

                Lt Regt                 2 (2 bird containers)

                21 Ind Para Coy   6 (1 bird cylinders)

                        Total            82 pigeons.

        12.  USE.  Messages should be in Slidex Code as if being sent by RT.  The div Pigeon Offr has recently given lectures to units etc on care and handling of pigeons.  It is stressed that pigeons are unlikely to home if kept longer than seven days after landing.  Unused pigeons should therefore be released 7 days after landing.

ACK

(Sgd) T.G.V. Stephenson
Lt Col R Signals

Officer Commanding, 1 Airborne Divisional Signals.

OP "MARKET"
1 Airborne Div Sigs Op List No.1

11 Sep 44

        1.  General.  Sig arrangements are almost exactly as for Op 'LINNET'.  The Sigs OO No.1 issued for that op will therefore hold except where amended herein.  Sigs Op Instr No.1 for 'COMET' is cancelled.

        2.  Lifts.

                First Lift        Para Report Centre 1,  Div Sigs (para) 2    BARKSTON HEATH

                                    Gliders A B C and G                                  FAIRFORD

                Second Lift   Para Report Centre 1, Div Sigs 1               SALTBY

                                    Gliders D E F H and S                               FAIRFORD

                                    4 Wacos Air Sp Parties                              MANSTON

                Third Lift   Polish Para Bde                                             SPANHOE, COTTESMORE

        3.  Wireless.

                (a) Phase I, first lift  add (i) No.76 set working to base, frequencies as for 'COMET'.  (ii) SCR 300 at 1 Para Bde working on channel 33 to RCT 82 US Airborne Div.  Airborne Tps Slidex and Maplay keys will be used on this link.

                (b) Phase II, second lift  add   link to Base from Div and RCT 82 US Airborne Div from 1 Para Bde.  delete   Div lateral link (f9) to 82 and 101 US Airborne Divs.

                (c) Frequency for Guard Wave (f8) will be notified later.

        4.  Pigeons.  All messages will be addressed to "HQ Br Airborne Troops (Rear)".

        5.  RA Comns.  As ordered by CRA.  5055 Mc/s (f34) is allotted to CRA as an additional frequency.

        6.  Codes and ciphers.  Normal.

        7.  Timings.  'Y' day is evening 13 Sep.