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A Bridge Too Far: The true story of the Battle of Arnhem
Cornelius Ryan
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Description for A Bridge Too Far: The true story of the Battle of Arnhem
Paperback. The true story of the greatest battle of World War II - back in print and now packaged as a Great Read. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 38. Weight in Grams: 396.
Arnhem 1944: the airborne strike for the bridges over the Rhine.
The true story of the greatest battle of World War II and the basis of the 1977 film of the same name, directed by Richard Attenborough.
The Battle of Arnhem, one of the most dramatic battles of World War II, was as daring as it was ill-fated.
It cost the Allies nearly twice as many casualties as D-Day.
This is the whole compelling story, told through the vast cast of characters involved. From Dutch civilians to British and American strategists, its scope and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
403g
Number of Pages
576
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780340933985
SKU
V9780340933985
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99-99
About Cornelius Ryan
Cornelius Ryan was born in 1920 in Dublin. He covered World War II from the frontline, attached to General Patton's army until the end of the war in 1945. He emigrated to the USA in 1947 and became one of the most important and respected war journalists of his generation, writing critically acclaimed articles and books until his death in ... Read more
Reviews for A Bridge Too Far: The true story of the Battle of Arnhem
'The most brilliant reporter now alive'
Malcolm Muggeridge, 1973
'I know of no other work of literature of World War II as moving, as awesome and as accurate in its portrayal of human courage.'
General James A Gavin
Malcolm Muggeridge, 1973
'I know of no other work of literature of World War II as moving, as awesome and as accurate in its portrayal of human courage.'
General James A Gavin