Here are some pictures of what the Nijmeegen Bridge looks like today.
I am standing right at the edge of the road on the north bank where members of the 82nd AB made their cross water approach in collapseable canvas boats to the north end to attack the Germans guarding the bridge. It was felt that a river crossing would yield less losses than trying to make a; charge across the bridge. Losses were very heavy.
Below is a picture from the south side
Nijmeegen Bridge
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Cool photos. Thanks Bill.
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Former owner and restorer of CCKW353 " Betty Boop"
proud father of a career Army officer/Blackhawk pilot/ War in Iraq veteran
Retired high school history teacher at Lt. Colonel Robert G. Cole CMH High School, Fort Sam Houston Texas
proud great grandson of four Confederate soldiers.
great great grandson of a War of 1812 veteran
great great great grandson of 2 American Revolutionary war veterans