Failed Action Positive Theme

Liana 2022-03-22 09:02:02

This film describes the biggest airborne operation of World War 2: Market Garden. Although this operation ended in failure, the themes presented in the film are still positive. There is no decadent atmosphere.
Much of the film is devoted to the British 1st Airborne Division (which wears a red beret, hence the name Red Devil). More than 10,000 people from the division participated in the battle and eventually only 1,000 returned. The losses were heavy, but the film fully demonstrated the fearless spirit of the Allied soldiers. Even the lightly wounded stood their ground to cover the retreat of the others, completely unafraid of the possible death threat.

In addition, there is a major from the U.S. military, who is the one who bridges the bridge. How does he look like Ross's father in Friends :) I don't know if comrades pay attention.

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A Bridge Too Far quotes

  • John Frost: [to Home Owner] I'm terrible sorry about all this, you know.

  • Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt: Let's get to the point. Air power?

    Major General Gunther Blumentritt: Air power, Field Marshal...

    Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt: Briefly, please.

    Major General Gunther Blumentritt: Air power is minimal.

    Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt: Ammunition?

    Major General Gunther Blumentritt: Also minimal.

    Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt: Tanks, troops, replacements?

    Major General Gunther Blumentritt: Minimal.

    Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt: Morale?

    [Blumentritt hesitates, then says nothing]

    Field Marshall Gerd von Runstedt: [sighs] Nonexistent.