Could You Ambush Tiger Tanks With Just PIATs and Mines?

On the night of 22 September 1944, a small platoon of British infantry from the 5th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry faced an almost impossible task: five German Tiger tanks advancing on a narrow Dutch road near Elst.

With nothing but PIATs, mines, and nerves of steel, they set up a daring ambush. In less than ten minutes, they destroyed or disabled the entire column, opening the way for reinforcements to reach the trapped 1st Airborne Division at Arnhem.

This video tells the full story of courage, quick thinking, and improvisation during Operation Market Garden, one of the most audacious small-unit actions of the campaign. No AI narration—just a human voice and carefully researched historical sources.

References:

Books
• Cornelius Ryan, A Bridge Too Far: The classic, comprehensive narrative of Operation Market Garden. While some details have been updated by later research, it remains an essential and engaging starting point.
• Geoffrey S. Powell, The Devil's Birthday: The Bridges to Arnhem 1944: Written by the former commanding officer of the 156th Parachute Battalion, this book provides a firsthand and detailed look at the British perspective.
• Robert J. Kershaw, It Never Snows in September: The German View of Market-Garden and the Battle of Arnhem: This book offers a crucial counter-perspective from German records, helping to provide a more balanced and complete picture of the battle. It is an excellent source for understanding the German forces you mention.
Online Sources and Archives
• The National Army Museum and Imperial War Museums (IWM): Both institutions hold extensive archives, photos, and personal accounts related to Operation Market Garden and the British Army's role. Their websites are great for verifying specific events and units.
• The Dutch Airborne Museum ‘Hartenstein’: Located in Oosterbeek, this museum is dedicated to the Battle of Arnhem. Its online resources and exhibits offer detailed information from both Allied and Dutch civilian perspectives.

This documentary uses brief archival excerpts under fair use for the purposes of historical analysis, commentary, and education.