a bridge too far reflection

The four air force generals are very different, most notably, Sosabowski. When Poland was invaded and defeated, the few troops that remained and were outside of the area became the Polish Army in Exile. This Army in Exile is the only thing Poland has left to prove to the world that it deserves a seat at the table after the war. Operation Market Garden must succeed. He certainly cares about his troops, but perhaps his reputation more, as he considers asking for a letter saying he was ordered to participate in a para-drop he thought would fail. I find this very interesting since he was quite enraged when told the Polish drop was cancelled.

The American commander of the 101st is portrayed as a stereotypical American soldier. He is macho, tough, always carrying a cigar, and likes to yell. However, I must question his leadership style, as when he was trying to get his men to push the heavy Bailey bridge, instead of helping them, he stood on top of it. This is not very inspirational, nor a characteristic of a good leader.

Urquhart is a smart, calculated British Gentleman. He is very loyal to Montgomery and operation Market Garden. He wants to see it happen no matter what. In spite of seeing photos of camouflaged tanks, he proceeded with the plan, knowing paratroopers are equipped only with light anti-tank rifles, little match for heavy panzer tanks. Perhaps his desire to see market garden succeed and operate is partly because he’s British and Loyal to Montgomery. Perhaps he knew if Market Garden were cancelled, Allied command would have chosen an a path set by Patton. On the other hand, he had no way of knowing about the SS Panzer division placed there.

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