| The Bridge at Remagen: 9th Armoured Infantry Division Contributor(s): Rawson, Andrew (Author) |
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ISBN: 1844150364 ISBN-13: 9781844150366 Publisher: Pen & Sword Military OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2004 Annotation: In Spring 1945 one final hurdle faced the American and British Armies undertake's supreme command - the Rhine. This mighty river was literally the last ditch for the defence of Hitler's Germany. Crossing it would be a major military undertaking. The race was on to find intact crossings that could save many lives and precious time. Famously the American forces in a daring coup-de-main operation seized the Bridge at Reagen which due to German blunder and oversight remained intact. This is the thrilling story of that success. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii |
| Dewey: 940.542 |
| LCCN: 2004444396 |
| Series: Battleground Europe |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 5.24" W x 8.46" (0.60 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In Spring 1945 one final hurdle faced the American and British Armies under Ike's supreme command - the Rhine. This mighty river was literally the last ditch for the defense of Hitler's Germany. Crossing it would be a major military undertaking. The race was on to find intact crossings that could save many lives and precious time. Famously the American forces in a daring coup-de-main operation seized the Bridge at Reagen which due to German blunder and oversight remained intact. This is the thrilling story of that success. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rawson, Andrew: - Andrew Rawson is a freelance writer who has written over forty books covering many conflicts. They include eight books for Pen and Sword's 'Battleground Europe' series and three reference books for The History Press's 'Handbook' series. One covered all aspects of the British Army in the First World War. He has recently completed a ten part series on the British Expeditionary Force's battles on the Western Front. He has a master's history degree with Birmingham University. |