Devil's Hill

Holland, September 19, 1944: Although the airborne portion of the "Market-Garden" Operation 
centered around the siezing of vital bridges, heavy fighting occurred over control of the highway 
section leading to the bridges as well. While parts of the 82nd Airborne fought to gain control
of the bridges at Nijmegen, other elements fought for control of the Kleve-Nijmegen highway.
One of the major objectives in the control of this highway was Hill 75.9, better known as
"Devil's Hill". Control of this high ground meant a complete overview of the highway below.
Even though German security troops operating in this area were small in number, when concentrated
in defense of a natural strong point such as this, these troops often put up strong resistance.
Such was the case when Company A of the 508th Parachute Regiment moved out to take "Devil's Hill".


Victory Conditions for the Americans is to secure three entrenchments from Hill 75.9. The Germans
have to prevent the Americans from capturing the three entrenchments.


Aftermath: Covering some 200 yards, the paratroopres' determined attack soon drove the German's
from the summit of the hill. But the Germans recovered quickly on the reverse slopes and counter-
attacked repeatedly throughout the day. By nightfall the Americans had gained control of the hill,
though by morning the Germans had returned and infiltrated the paratroopers' positions. Once again
the Germans had to be driven out from "Devil's Hill".