Unusually, the civillian population were still in place when the (first) Arnhem battle was fought.
Kate te Horst tended the dying and wounded for days when her house became a field hospital.
Many soldiers were hidden for months at great risk to their Dutch hosts, and many long lasting friendships were forged.
It was always moving to see the many Dutch and British veterans and civilians at the annual service in Oosterbeek Airborne Cemetry.