The Devil's Bridge

In The Devil's Bridge, historian Anthony Tucker-Jones presents a compelling examination of Operation Market Garden and the Arnhem campaign from the German perspective. Set in late summer 1944, the narrative follows SS-Obergruppenführer Wilhelm ‘Willi’ Bittrich as he leads his II SS Panzer Corps against a major Allied offensive aimed at securing a pivotal victory. Despite facing challenges such as depleted forces and limited intelligence, the German troops navigate this critical moment of the war with surprising effectiveness. This insightful account sheds light on a key historical event that ultimately turned disastrous for the Allies.