Joris Nieuwint

Joris Nieuwint is a battlefield guide for the Operation Market Garden area. His primary focus is on the Allied operations from September 17th, 1944 onwards. Having lived in the Market Garden area for 25 years, he has been studying the events for nearly as long. He has a deep understanding of the history and a passion for sharing the stories of the men who are no longer with us.

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Articles by Joris Nieuwint:

ROB LET’S THE TRAIN TAKE THE STRAIN – Interview with author Rob Langham

Rob Langham has been involved in commemorating the history of the Great War for a number of years, whether it be through his writing or…

The Suez Crisis

The Suez Crisis comprised of an invasion by Israel of Egypt in late 1956, Britain and France soon followed in this invasion. The aim of…

WHO-Tube: Battle of the Somme – Real Footage

The Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest battles of World War I, and indeed of all time. It was the biggest battle…

ESCAPE FROM DAVA0 – Coming this fall from the World War II Foundation

Based on the book “Escape from Davao” by John D. Lukacs. Narrated by Dale Dye. April 4, 1943, ten American prisoners of war and two…

The Third Reich Then and Now (After the Battle)

Did you ever wonder what the house looks like where Hitler was born? Or the cafe where the NSDAP was founded? This is the book…

The Crash of the only flyable Lockheed P-38 Lightning in Europe – July 15 1996

The only Lockheed P-38 Lightning that was flyable in Europe was completely destroyed when it crashed at Duxford Airfield near Cambridge, England. The crash occurred…

History of Tanks: ISU-152

During World War II, the Soviets developed a massive mobile gun to defend against the German tanks. It was based on the KV-1S tank and…

Operation Market Garden – Daily Situation Report – September 25th, 1944

A day-to-day account of Operation Market Garden, as it happened in 1944. Written by Joris Nieuwint for Hells Highway tours. Arnhem All day preparations are made…

Operation Market Garden – Daily Situation Report – September 24th, 1944

A day-to-day account of Operation Market Garden, as it happened in 1944. Written by Joris Nieuwint for Hells Highway tours. Arnhem In a final attempt to…

Operation Market Garden – Daily Situation Report – September 23th, 1944

A day-to-day account of Operation Market Garden, as it happened in 1944. Written by Joris Nieuwint for Hells Highway tours. Arnhem The Airbornes are hard pressed around…

Operation Market Garden – Daily Situation Report – September 22nd, 1944

A day-to-day account of Operation Market Garden, as it happened in 1944. Written by Joris Nieuwint for Hells Highway tours. Arnhem Two troops of the 2nd…

Operation Market Garden – Daily Situation Report – September 21st, 1944

A day-to-day account of Operation Market Garden, as it happened in 1944. Written by Joris Nieuwint for Hells Highway tours. Nijmegen The final assault on Arnhem…