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Operation Market Garden: A Bridge Too Far

Operation Market Garden: A Bridge Too Far

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 In this episode, we explore Operation Market Garden, the ambitious Allied plan to end World War II early by capturing key bridges in the Netherlands. We discuss the execution of the operation, the challenges faced by airborne and ground forces, and the ultimately unsuccessful outcome of this high-stakes gamble.          Chapters    00:00 Operation Market Garden Overview    01:40 Planning and German Weakness    05:00 Airborne and Ground Advance    11:50 Aftermath and Lessons Learned
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