Why is it called a bridge too far?
The meaning of the term “a bridge too far” refers to a goal or aim which is too ambitious. The origin of the idiom “a bridge too far” comes from the second world war when troops had difficulty in physically holding up a bridge without the correct tools, thus the phrase was coined.
What is the story of a bridge too far?
Late in 1944, the Allies seem to have the upper hand in the European land war. A combined British and American paratrooper force, led by American general Gavin and British general Urquhart (Sean Connery), plans to take a highway leading from the Netherlands into Germany, so that British ground troops led by Lieutenant General Horrocks (Edward Fox) and Lieutenant Colonel Vandeleur (Michael Caine) can enter enemy territory. But the Allies soon learn that they may be overconfident.A Bridge Too Far / Film synopsis
Who won Marketgarden?
Operation Market Garden
| Date | 17–25 September 1944 |
|---|---|
| Location | Eindhoven‑Nijmegen‑Arnhem corridor, Netherlands |
| Result | See debate on outcome |
| Territorial changes | Allies liberate Dutch cities of Eindhoven and Nijmegen along with many towns from German forces. Allies advance 60 miles (97 km) into German-held Netherlands. |
How many planes were used in a bridge too far?
Eleven aircraft (all C-47s) were used for this movie.
Who won Market Garden?
How many C 47 were used in a bridge too far?
Eleven aircraft (all C-47s) were used for this movie. One of them was really on strengh for Market Garden.
What tanks were used in a bridge too far?
There is a German tank featured in several scenes. This tank is actually a German-made, post-war tank named “Leopard I” with a few modifications to look like a German Panzer V Panther tank of the World War II era.