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Service marks Arnhem anniversary Service marks Arnhem anniversary
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A service to commemorate the 65th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles during World War II is to be held in Coventry. A service to commemorate the 65th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II has been held in Coventry.
Thousands of troops were captured or killed during the Battle of Arnhem as the Allies tried in vain to capture eight bridges.Thousands of troops were captured or killed during the Battle of Arnhem as the Allies tried in vain to capture eight bridges.
A memorial service will take place at War Memorial Park later. A memorial service has taken place at War Memorial Park.
Arnhem veterans and representatives from the SAS Association and the Airborne Association are due to attend. Arnhem veterans and representatives of the SAS Association and the Airborne Association were due to attend.
Coventry's Lord Mayor Jack Harrison said: "We should never forget the sacrifices that were made and the lives that were lost.Coventry's Lord Mayor Jack Harrison said: "We should never forget the sacrifices that were made and the lives that were lost.
"It's acts of bravery like this that give us the good fortune to live in the democratic and multicultural society that we have today.""It's acts of bravery like this that give us the good fortune to live in the democratic and multicultural society that we have today."
Hundreds of deathsHundreds of deaths
Operation Market Garden, jointly planned with US forces, was launched on 17 September 1944.Operation Market Garden, jointly planned with US forces, was launched on 17 September 1944.
Its aim was to gain control over eight bridges along the German-Dutch border, clearing the way for an Allied advance into northern Germany.Its aim was to gain control over eight bridges along the German-Dutch border, clearing the way for an Allied advance into northern Germany.
British paratroopers were deliberately dropped eight miles from the bridges, but it was impossible for them to reach their target before the Germans were tipped off.British paratroopers were deliberately dropped eight miles from the bridges, but it was impossible for them to reach their target before the Germans were tipped off.
More than 16,500 paratroopers and 3,500 troops in gliders were dropped into Arnhem.More than 16,500 paratroopers and 3,500 troops in gliders were dropped into Arnhem.
Nearly 6,000 from the 1st Airborne Division were captured, 1,174 killed. Almost 1,900 men escaped.Nearly 6,000 from the 1st Airborne Division were captured, 1,174 killed. Almost 1,900 men escaped.