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Airborne Cemetery

Arnhem, The Netherlands
Ranked #4 of 5 attractions in Arnhem
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Cemeteries
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Hartford, Connecticut
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Beautiful cemetery in peaceful location. Take time to quietly walk through the cemetery and read the headstones to appreciate the sacrifices made by so many young men. The cemetery is well maintained and there is ample parking. More

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Northern Ireland
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This is a very thought provoking place on the outskirts of Osterbeek. It is kept to an incredibly high standard. Just spend some time walking among the headstones and reading the names of those who died as they strived to bring peace to europe. More

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Lancashire, U.K.
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

A very well maintained Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery. Well signposted with plenty of parking with some good interpretation boards close to the entrance. A "must see" when visiting the Arnhem battlefield or even passing through. More

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Cork, Ireland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

The grass is well maintained but the crosses and overall entrance has been let go. Needs a clean to show the respect it deserves. More

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UK
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
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The Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery is the last resting place of more than 1,500 men, most of whom were killed during the fateful Battle of Arnhem in 1944. Operation Market Garden was an attempt by the allies to enter the Ruhr, Germany's industrial heartland. This required the seizing of several bridges to allow troops to cross rapidly through the Netherlands... More

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nederland
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

This is a quiet place, just right to pay respect to those who liberated my country More

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The Hague
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Impressive. Especially on the 17th of september, when the battle of Arnhem is remebered. More

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Sidmouth, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011

Just go. In the opposite graveyard opposing the main gates of the official resting place, there are the resting places of only a few. War Graves Commission signs guide you More

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Catford, London
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011

to the fallen heroes of world war 11...to let them know they are not forgotten ... and be thankful for the freedom we all enjoy today because of them...RIP heros.. More

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Bedford, United Kingdom
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209 reviews 209 reviews
Reviews in 91 cities Reviews in 91 cities
240 helpful votes 240 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011
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The cemetery is located on the outskirts of Oosterbeek and is signposted from the crossroads in the middle of the village. Theres plenty of car parking and the cemetery is never locked. As is the case with all Commonwealth War Cemeterys the graves are laid out in neat rows and the flowers planted are those designed to be reminicent of... More

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