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:

Incredibly Sad Rare German First World War Footage – In Color

This is a collection of rare WWI footage. In the video, you’ll see German soldiers march through the Brandenburg gate in Berlin, confident that the war will be…

Kubinka – Amazing Pics of Planes and Choppers Training in Russia

In Kubinka, Russia, on May 5th over 140 aircraft were training for the aviation display at the Victory Day parade, held in Moscow on the…

This is Simply Amazing: The M1 Garand Firing in Slow Motion (Watch)

General George S. Patton, one of the most important Allied generals of World War II, called the M1 Garand Rifle ‘the greatest battle implement ever…

30 Crazy WWII Facts You Probably Don’t Know

While the basics of WWII are widely known, there are more than a few fascinating facts that may have slipped past you – here are just…

25 Iconic Pictures Of The German Blitzkrieg 1940

In early spring 1940 Nazi Germany launched their offensives which, after a few months would lead to the capture of most of western Europe. Beginning…

20 Pictures That Proved To The German People That The Atlantic Wall Could Not Be Breached

The massive batterie Lindeman, now buried under tons Channel Tunnel soil The Atlantic wall, meant to be an impregnable line of beach obstacles, bunkers, and…

Russia: Spectacular drone footage shows Battle of Borodino reenacted

In 1812 Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of the French, dominated Europe. The only power that stood in the way of total domination was Russia, ruled by…

What You Need To Know About The British Mark IV Tank (Watch)

Introduced in 1917 during the First World War, the British Mark IV tank benefited from significant developments made on its predecessor the Mark I. The…

Firing the 88mm FLAK Gun (Watch)

One of the most famous weapons used by the Germans in World War II was the Flugabwehrkanoneor Flak for short. The word means ‘aircraft defense…

Mortally Wounded Carrier USS Hornet Refused To Die In Failed Scuttle Attempts, Finally Sunk By Japanese (Watch)

A Yorktown-class aircraft carrier, the USS Hornet was a U.S. Navy ship used in the Pacific Theater during World War II. She was known for…

The Idiot’s Loop – Dropping A Nuke Upside Down Was A Real US Airforce Tactic! (Watch)

The US Air Force tactic known as ‘toss bombing’ or the ‘over-the-shoulder maneuver,’ is accomplished by flying towards the target at lower altitude, pulling up…

Watch The Tank Museum Tiger 131 In Battle As You’ve Never Seen It Before!

There is one thing you can count on during the Tank Museum’s annual Tank Fast and that’s the appearance of the Tiger 131. It will…