456: A Bridge Too Far

Allied paratroops descend at the beginning of Operation Market Garden.

Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery devised a risky plan that offered the hope of an “end run” around the German defensive line.

The plan was risky and fell a little bit short of success.

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Fanfare

Opening War Theme

Serenade for Strings
Composed in 1892 by Sir Edward Elgar. Public domain.
Performed by The United States Army Strings. Public domain recording. Source.

Closing War Theme


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