The Battle of Nijmegen, also known as the Liberation of Nijmegen, occurred from 17 to 20 September 1944, as part of Operation Market Garden during World War II.
The Waal Bridge and north-east central Nijmegen, damaged during the battle. Photo taken on 28 September 1944 from the Dominican Church.
The 82nd Division drops near Grave.
British soldiers dismantle German explosives on the Waal Bridge.
Nijmegian civilians ride along on a jeep during the advance (20 Sept.).
Colonel Julian Aaron Cook was an officer of the United States Army who gained fame during World War II for his crossing of the Waal river during Operation Market Garden in September 1944.
Cook as a West Point cadet in 1940
Cook (second from left) salutes after receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for his 20 September actions in Nijmegen c. January 1945. Reuben Tucker, his regimental commander, stands at the far left.