19990326 39 12 to Elst Approach 50 6 39 63 to Bemmel 50 28 39 35 to Valburg 50 0 12 58 to Huissen 50 29 11 40 to Driel Drop Zone 50 13 0 42 to Elden 50 25 0 43 Elst 100 20 12 -1 The Orchard 100 16 25 -1 Valburgseweg 100 9 13 -1 Sint Maartenskerk 100 20 9 -1 Rijksweg Zuid 100 10 29 -1 De Aam 100 25 32 -1 Elst Elst lies squarely astride the main approach to Arnhem. It is also a strong defensive position and a difficult area for armored operations. Expect the Germans to dig in deep and fight to the last. If the enemy defenses in Elst prove too strong you may be able to bypass it to the west through Valburg or from the east through Huissien. Elst lies squarely astride the main approach to Arnhem. An Allied force here is knocking on the door of Arnhem, and it is here we have our last best chance to slam that door closed for good. The many orchards and the soft fields will limit most movement to the roads. Use your tanks and anti-tank weapons to protect these routes and then deal with the enemy infantry once they are deprived of their tank support.