My name is Joris Nieuwint and I will be your tour guide! For the past 14 years I have been a

resident of Veghel, located almost on top of Hell’s Highway. Before that I’ve lived in Arnhem for

almost two decades. Living so close to the battlefields meant that Operation Market Garden always

had my interest and I’ve been studying the battles for all those years. In 2012 I’ve taken up guiding

and have taken many individuals, small and large groups, relatives, school and military groups on

tours.

On my tours I share the history of the battles and the soldiers with the aim that the torch of

remembrance is passed on to the next generation.

We will visit the battlefields of Operation Market Garden (and others) and on site we will talk about

the history of what happened there, tell the stories of who fought there, and explain why this still

matters today. My words are supported by maps, photos, aerial photographs, audio and video to

give you the best possible experience.

We will discuss the big picture, why the operation was launched, what the goals were and how

they were to be achieved. Then we focus on what happened to the troops on the ground, what

were their experiences, what decisions were made that caused the outcomes and we reflect on the

human cost.

By the end of the tour I hope to have inspired you to pass on what you have learned, that you too

will help carry the torch and help keep the memories of their sacrifices alive.