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D-day to Berlin: The Americans Cross the Rhine
Dan Snow's History Hit
The Battle for the Ludendorff Bridge
This chapter explores the pivotal crossing of the Rhine by American forces during World War II, focusing on the challenges and strategies involved in capturing and maintaining the Ludendorff Bridge. It highlights the intense combat conditions faced by engineers and soldiers amid German efforts to destroy the bridge, detailing the significant consequences of its eventual collapse. The narrative not only emphasizes the bridge's strategic importance in the Allied advance into Germany but also recounts the personal stories of those impacted by the chaos of battle.
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