Bibliograph

September hope, the American side of a bridge too far, John C. McManus

Type

Label

September hope, the American side of a bridge too far, John C. McManus

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

September hope

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

741538553

Responsibility statement

John C. McManus

Sub title

the American side of a bridge too far

Summary

Chronicles the American involvement in Operation Market-Garden in 1944, one of World War II's most ambitious, but crucial invasions against Nazi Germany

Table Of Contents

PART 1: The Leap -- Into the Blue Dutch sky -- 1) A big idea -- 2) Plans and schemes -- 3) Foreboding -- 4) Rumblings -- 5) Drop day -- 6) Objectives -- 7) Frenzy -- 8) Landing Zones -- 9) Euphoria and desperation -- 10) Resolve -- 11) ResolutionPART 2: The Fall -- 12) Self-deception -- 13) Road killing and ridge holding -- 14) Opheusden -- 15) Stalemate -- 16) Timberwolves

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