Saliger, Mark
The First Bridge Too Far: The Battle of Primosole Bridge 1943
- ISBN 13:
- 9781636243757
- author:
- Saliger, Mark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Casemate
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.8 x 1.8 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Professional & Vocational, History, Europe,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The First Bridge Too Far: The Battle of Primosole Bridge 1943 The Battle of Primosole Bridge, fought in Sicily from 13 to 16 July 1943, was a pivotal moment in the Allies' invasion of Hitler's Fortress Europe. This well-researched narrative tells the story of the British Parachute Regiment's 1st Parachute Brigade, known as the 'Red Devils,' and their elite German opponents, the 'Green Devils,' who clashed in a brutal battle of attrition. The paratroopers found themselves cut off behind enemy lines with dwindling ammunition and growing enemy forces encircling. Despite the odds, their courage and determination allowed the ground forces to arrive and capture the bridge in time, before it was destroyed. This hard-won experience was tested again just a year later at the Battle of Arnhem, a battle that would become infamous for being "a bridge too far." This book brings to life the first full narrative account of the Battle of Primosole Bridge, shedding light on a key strategic objective for the Allies in the invasion of Sicily in 1943.
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