Link to the full-length movie “A Bridge Too Far.” Hollywood’s version of the story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSVHNHzJvQw
Link to the Imperial War Museum’s “Why did Operation Market Garden fail?” website. In a short read and eight minute video, this website explains why the operation failed. https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/why-did-operation-market-garden-fail
Link to WACO glider flight manual. Provides everything pilots needed to know in ten pages. https://www.docdroid.com/dhpv5FQ/waco-cg-4a-glider-pilots-flight-operating-instructions-pdf
Link to the HORSA glider flight manual. https://www.spruemaster.com/wp-content/gallery/manual/Airspeed-Horsa-Glider.pdf
Link to “Basic Training of Glider Borne Troops”. This 28-minute video gives an overview of the basic techniques U.S. glider borne troops used. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JenPV5HtFfU
Link to the Army’s 1943 “Parachute Jump Training” film. This is what jump school looked like in the 1940s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcomlNIBlIU
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