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A Bridge Too Far review

Rated - 5.0 stars

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17th March 2007

To laden a review with adjectives does not do the memory of those incredible paratroopers, and this Film, justice - there are not enough in the English Language. It is a very accurate no holds barred account of the battle, glossing over nothing, and revealing all the key good and bad decisions made - a refreshing change not to watch a whitewash exercise. It is a fitting tribute to the thousands of paratroopers from 1st Airbourne Division that died, the soldiers of the American Airborne Divisions, and the soldiers of 30th Corps who fought tirelessly and bravely trying to break through to the British Airbourne Division. A Tactical disaster, but the Battle immortilised forever the British Paratrooper as a resilient, tough soldier prepared to go through anything to achieve the given task. Extremely well put together, the film drew a good balance on all sides without Jingoism. It was also wonderful to see the acknowledgement of the horrors the civilian population of Arnham went through, a stoic population who helped as much as they could without hesitation, and suffered greatly. That bond still exists today with a Museum in Arnham, initiated by and maintained by the people of Arnham, dedicated to the battle and the First Aitborne Division. A must see film. Awesome .....