A Bridge Too Far
Book • 1974
A Bridge Too Far is a comprehensive and detailed historical narrative by Cornelius Ryan, focusing on Operation Market Garden, a major Allied operation in World War II. The book recounts the events of September 17-25, 1944, when British, American, and Polish airborne and ground forces attempted to capture five bridges from Eindhoven to Arnhem, with the ultimate goal of securing a route into Germany.
Ryan's work is notable for its meticulous research, including interviews with hundreds of participants, and its vivid portrayal of the heroism and tragedy of the operation.
The book highlights the planning, execution, and consequences of the operation, which ultimately ended in defeat for the Allies due to poor planning, faulty communication, and adverse weather conditions.
Ryan's work is notable for its meticulous research, including interviews with hundreds of participants, and its vivid portrayal of the heroism and tragedy of the operation.
The book highlights the planning, execution, and consequences of the operation, which ultimately ended in defeat for the Allies due to poor planning, faulty communication, and adverse weather conditions.
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