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by Cornelious Ryan (Author) "He had time to dwell on the inevitability of the end ..." (more)
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Marking the 50th anniversary of events leading up to the end of WWII are these two reissued historical works from the late war correspondent, author of The Longest Day.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.


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Published in 1974 and 1966, respectively, these comprise the second and third legs of Ryan's World War II trilogy begun with 1959's The Longest Day (Classic Returns, 4/15/94). Bridge examines the Allies' failed plan to open a venue into Germany, while The Last Battle profiles the growing tensions among the ranks of both the Allied and the Axis powers toward the conclusion of the European war. LJ's reviewers praised Ryan, finding his analysis "exciting and fast paced" (LJ 8/74) and "the tensions of the period are there on each page" (LJ 3/1/66).
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to Operation Market-Garden, May 17 2009
By QT (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bridge Too Far: The Classic History of the Greatest Airborne Battle of World War II (Paperback)
Great introduction to Operation Market-Garden. Good overview, with lots of anecdotes from participants. Included maps are appropriate/good. I quite enjoyed the writing style. This is a top recommendation for anyone interested in the setting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE GREATEST BOOK EVER WRITTNE ABOUT WAR!, Jul 15 2004
By Patrick Wilkins (Granville, OH United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bridge Too Far: The Classic History of the Greatest Airborne Battle of World War II (Paperback)
This book is the gripping account of World War Two's most tragic battle and thats the story of the Red Devils(British Paratroopers) at Arnhem. This book covers in wonderful detail of the events of Operation Market-Garden. Ryan writes his masterpiece with hundredes of accounts from te soldiers who were accutally there. This book is packed from cover to cover with stories of heroism, courage,and bravery. Like the story of Col. Frosts small band of tough Red Devils who hold Arnhem for four days against two S.S. Panzer Divisions, or the story of the 82nd Airbornes crossing of te Waal river 2 take Nimejan Bridge in daylight. If I could i would give it a 7 star rating!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not totally accurate, Jun 17 2004
By Leonard A. Senerote (Grand Prairie, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bridge Too Far: The Classic History of the Greatest Airborne Battle of World War II (Paperback)
Just like in "the Longest Day" in which the 2nd Ranger is erroneously depicted as failing in their mission, Ryan depicts operation Market/Garden as a total failure since they failed to secure the final bridge. As with "The Longest Day", had Ryan fully reserched this subject, Ryan would have discovered that a major objective of the offensive was to open desperately needed port to shorten the allies' line of supply. As a result of this offensive, the allies attacked northward from their positions which were as far east as Nimigen and opened the port of Antwerp in Belgium. This was an important onjective to the overall European war effort.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Book About Operation Market Garden
A Bridge Too Far is one of the greatest books ever written about a major combat operation during World War II. Read more
Published on Jun 7 2004 by Charles J. Rector

5.0 out of 5 stars A true classic
Absolutely one of the best books that I have ever read. It is not so much a book about the tactics and strategy, although that is in it, but a story about ordinary men doing... Read more
Published on Mar 5 2004 by rousselle@cfs.purdue.edu

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful tale of bravery in action...
The bravery of the men on both sides of this battle was extrodinary. The blunder of the allied leadership inexcusable. Read more
Published on Feb 4 2004 by The Doctor

5.0 out of 5 stars ALL THE WAY...
As a Parratooper , I found that it was my duty to read this book. I am very glad that I did. I choose to read the book instead of watching the movie and I am glad that I did(the... Read more
Published on Jan 28 2004 by yessca

5.0 out of 5 stars Set the mark.
Cornelius Ryan's A Bridge Too Far set the mark impossibly high for books about Operation Market Garden. Read more
Published on Jan 23 2004 by Robert S. Staub

3.0 out of 5 stars Good detail but much too dry
You can tell that Ryan has done tremendous research into Operation Market Garden. But his writing style comes off as much too dry for anyone but the most avid WW II enthusiast. Read more
Published on Sep 29 2003 by Alex Dearden

5.0 out of 5 stars An Engrossing Account of an Over-looked Battle
I don't know about you but I really didn't know much of anything about Operation Market Garden until I read this book. Read more
Published on Aug 20 2003 by Randy Keehn

5.0 out of 5 stars Triumph and Tragedy in Holland
A Bridge Too Far, Cornelius Ryan's third and final World War II epic, is a gripping and moving account of the ill-fated attempt by the Allies to vault over the Rhine River and... Read more
Published on Jun 21 2003 by Alex Diaz-Granados

4.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing and well written!
I enjoyed this book a great deal. It details the events surrounding Operation Market Garden, a fierce Western Theatre WWII battle. Read more
Published on April 11 2003 by John P. Stamper

4.0 out of 5 stars A Bridge Too Far
This is a gripping account of Operation Market-Garden and the tragic failure to reach the Arnhem bridge. Ryan's writing is detailed and reads like a novel. Read more
Published on Feb 21 2003 by Christoph Kelly

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