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“But what plan could ever be better than the one we attempted? A single thrust to end the war. A single highway. A single bridge. It was the nearest thing to a sure thing that any commander ever dared.” — Anonymous British staff officer, after the evacuation of Arnhem. A Bridge Too Far
So, the next time you feel the rush of optimism pushing you to take that final, risky step—ask yourself: Is this the bridge I need, or the bridge that will break me? Modern editions are available through retailers like Books
: Filmed before the era of CGI, the movie used real C-47 transport planes, tanks, and thousands of extras. The massive parachute drop sequence is frequently cited as a cinematic masterpiece. A single highway
Today, “a bridge too far” appears everywhere: in business reviews (“That merger was a bridge too far”), sports commentary (“Signing three star players was a bridge too far”), and politics (“The president’s healthcare plan was a bridge too far”). It is the universal shorthand for the moment when ambition meets reality.
: Radio equipment was often incompatible or failed entirely, leaving units isolated. The Weather