They Made news Prog 3, part 10: Mike Lewis filmed paratroopers and supply planes in Arnhem in WW2

The transcript describes a military operation involving the first airborne division targeting Arnhem in Holland. The operation aimed to capture a strategic bridge to aid the Allies in breaking through German defenses. Despite initial deployment success, the troops faced intense challenges, including being surrounded and struggling for survival. The operation is compared to a modern charge of the Light Brigade, with many knowing it would end in disaster. The narrative reflects on the bravery and resilience of the troops amidst the dire circumstances.

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