The Battle of Arnhem

The story of C Company, 3 PARA

I was lucky enough to hold two company commands in the Parachute Regiment, but C Company, 3rd Battalion, remains my proudest time in the Army. Today marks the anniversary of the first day of Operation Market Garden.

2 PARA get all the acclaim for their heroics at Arnhem Bridge, but C Company, 3 PARA were there too as the only 3 PARA company to make it t…