1 real historical location · Germany
A 1969 American film depicting the capture of the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen in March 1945 — the last intact bridge across the Rhine and an unexpected opportunity that allowed Allied forces to pour into Germany weeks ahead of schedule.
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March 7 1945 — American forces capture the last intact bridge across the Rhine. The race to cross and hold it.
The Ludendorff Bridge fell into American hands because German demolition charges failed to detonate properly. Eisenhower called its capture 'worth its weight in gold.' Within 24 hours, the bridgehead was established; ...
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