Sathariel is a fallen angel who has fought the Devil on Halloween for millennia, hoping to win divine forgiveness. The Devil's Birthday is unlikely to be superseded as the standard work on a bold, gallant, yet doomed, undertaking. Published to commemorate the fortieth anniversary, this is one of the best modern accounts of both ground and airborne components of MARKET-GARDEN (and a worthy complement to Ryan). We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. On the second day of the operation, a German reconnaissance unit attempted to cross the bridge, not realizing British paratroopers held the north end; several destroyed vehicles can be seen.

It was originally meant to be a holy evening that preceded All Saints Day, which was celebrated on November 1st.In theological terms, Satan is seen as an eternal being, much like angels, and does not have a birth date. Powell served thoughout the battle and was one of the lucky ones; he escaped back across the Rhine on 25 September. This new edition, besides being a superb history, is above all a record of quite extraordinary courage - of commanders, ordinary soldiers, pilots and aircrew; Dutch civilians; of hard-pressed German troops, fighting to save their country from invasion; and most of all, of the British, Americans and Poles who made up the Airborne Forces. Some churches celebrate the occasion by dressing up as the German theologian and performing historical reenactments of his life. The modern-day costumes, trick-or-treating, and pumpkin carving traditions are far removed from any theological implications about Satan and his supposed "birthday.

However, it's crucial to remember that these depictions are fictional and not based on historical or theological facts. It is well referenced and has a good bibliography, particularly when it comes to official documentary sources. What is especially tragic, though, is that two important victories have been largely forgotten: the triumphs of the American airborne divisions involved; and the manner in which 1st Airborne's morale was sustained, and even strengthened, during the final battles in and around the devastated perimeters.It is this litany of assumptions on which the operation that is launched (easy to point to in hindsight, some not so easy at the time) that is the real tragedy. Airborne’s experiences reinforced the German belief that British troops, particularly the Airborne, were extremely tenacious in defense, but not as effective offensively.