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The Bridge at Remagen
  • Published: 15 August 2005
  • ISBN: 9780891418603
  • Imprint: Ballantine
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $22.99

The Bridge at Remagen

A Story of World War II

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15 Aug 2005
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25 Mar 2009
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For World War II historians, readers of Tom Brokaw's The Greatest Generation and Stephen Ambrose's Band of Brothers, as well as fans of the classic motion picture. Will kick off Presidio's war classics reissues.

It was a stunning strategic victory of World War II–and one of the most fantastic breaks for the Allies. On March 7, 1945, a small group of American infantrymen, engineers, and tank crews secured the Ludendorff Bridge that crossed the Rhine. The successful mission saved thousands of American lives and spearheaded the invasion of Nazi Germany.

The Bridge at Remagen is the detailed narrative of this surprising but crucial military action, one that stunned the German army. It is also the moving story of men who did not consider themselves heroes, but who performed magnificently under fire. In this amazing true story, Ken Hechler gives you the hour-by-hour account of brilliant military daring, human courage, and almost incredible luck that profoundly changed the course of the war.
  • Published: 15 August 2005
  • ISBN: 9780891418603
  • Imprint: Ballantine
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $22.99

Praise for The Bridge at Remagen

"In War, time and timing are of vital importance. Nowhere is this better illustrated than in the epic of REMAGEN. Ken Hechler has produced an account of deep and lasting human interest, a gripping portrayal of the reactions of seasoned leaders in decisive moments of combat. It is an absorbing story, backed by extensive research, and should prove to be a great contribution to military history." -M.B Ridgway, General, U.S. Army, Retired

"Here...is a blow-by-by account that probably comes as close to the truth as history can hope to approach." -New York Times

"One of the best things on the war that I have read." -Harry S. Truman

"I like this. Quite a job of reporting."-Andy Rooney

"In War, time and timing are of vital importance. Nowhere is this better illustrated than in the epic of REMAGEN. Ken Hechler has produced an account of deep and lasting human interest, a gripping portrayal of the reactions of seasoned leaders in decisive moments of combat. It is an absorbing story, backed by extensive research, and should prove to be a great contribution to military history." -M.B Ridgway, General, U.S. Army, Retired

"Here...is a blow-by-by account that probably comes as close to the truth as history can hope to approach." -New York Times

"One of the best things on the war that I have read." -Harry S. Truman

"I like this. Quite a job of reporting."-Andy Rooney