Bloomsbury Home
- Home
- NON-FICTION
- History
- Military History
- Remagen 1945
You must sign in to add this item to your wishlist. Please sign in or create an account
Description
The gripping tale of the Battle of Remagen, where the Allies' dramatic capture of the last standing bridge over the Rhine in 1945 changed the course of World War II-illustrated with vivid artwork that brings the tension and triumph to life.
In the aftermath of the Battle of the Bulge in February 1945, the Allies embarked upon the final assault of Germany. The long-delayed US thrust over the Roer River eventually took place in February, leaving the Rhine as the last major geographical barrier to the Allied advance into Germany.
This book describes how the US Army, in the face of furious last-ditch German resistance, captured the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen – securing the last surviving major crossing over the Rhine and setting the stage for the defeat of the German Army in the West.
Table of Contents
Chronology
Opposing commanders
Opposing armies
Opposing plans
The campaign
Aftermath
The battlefield today
Further reading
Index
Product details
Published | Jan 20 2013 |
---|---|
Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 96 |
ISBN | 9781472800176 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 60 b/w; 6 col |
Series | Campaign |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
About the contributors
Reviews
-
Steven J. Zaloga is well known to most readers of military histories in general and armor in particular. His fluid writing style allows the reader to follow along with the events of the time and produces a most enjoyable reading experience. This is further enhanced by the excellent illustrations of Peter Dennis and a well chosen group of period photographs... I've read quite a few books in this series and to me, this is one of the best. It reads well...and holds one's interest from the first to the last page. An excellent book that I know you will enjoy and one that I highly recommend.
Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com
-
Remagen 1945 recounts the capture of the bridge in the context of the Allied push to the Rhine and the subsequent encirclement of the Ruhr Pocket. In addition to the well-written text, there are excellent photographs, tables of organization, chronology, color maps, and three-dimensional bird's-eye views. Of particular interest to readers of this magazine are the many fine photographs of armored vehicles and artillery pieces and the emphasis on armored operations.
Doug Bister, Military Trader Magazine
-
In all this is a reference book that is a worthwhile addition to any reference library. Recommended.
Henk Meerdink, Armorama (September 2006)
-
If there is a 'Golden Age' currently in effect within our hobby, it is not limited to model kits. We are also seeing some of the best work being offered by some of the best authors, artists and publishers ever seen. This book is clearly one more reason why we are indeed in the 'Golden Age.'
Frank De Sisto, missing-lynx.com
-
[One of many] outstanding coverages in-depth military holdings will welcome.
The Bookwatch

Resources
Discover More
Visit our exclusive member's website to see artwork, maps, and more from this book.