A trip to the Rhine. Part 2 - The Bridge at Remagen

These second set of photos retrace the route of Company 'A' of the US 27th Armoured Infantry Battalion under the command of Lt. Karl Timmerman and the seizure of the Ludendorff Bridge over the Rhine at Remagen.

It was at this very spot at the Waldschlosschen that Timmerman sent forward a patrol who quickly returned with the news that the Bridge was still intact.





The view across the bridge from the western bank with a 'then and now' comparison..





A MG position on the tower on the west bank..



A few views from below, again on the West bank. The heights of the Erpeler Ley can just be seen on the Eastern shore..









Some of the memorials to those who took part in the capture of the bridge..







And the view over to the bridge towers on the eastern bank of the Rhine with the vitally strategic Erpeler Ley towering above..

 

After a very pleasant crossing of the river by ferry we arrived at what was the eastern side of the Ludendorff Bridge..











A quick walk uphill around the back of the towers brings you to the railway tunnel..





And then up a winding climb you emerge at the top of Erperler Ley. The views are stunning and give a good idea of why the Germans were so determined to keep it occupied..

 

Nice pictures, thanks for posting.

 

And finally there were a couple of little extras, first the German Military Cemetery in Remagen..



Note the 1945 battle damage to the memorial..



To someone a son, brother or husband..



Just a little down the Rhine there is this memorial to the 270,000 German POW's who were held there..



And finally this. It's the black Madonna. Cast in mud and then preserved in boot polish it was the handiwork of one of the POW's in 1945.

 

Fantastic photos.

 

Great photos.

 

I think it's here, Owen

 

Excellent thread JB thanks for sharing

 

Great photos JB, really like the 'then and nows'.

 

Were they selling After the Battle in the museum shop when you were there, Owen?

 

Jealousy, thy name is Slipdigit.

Great photos, Jonathan.

 

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Jonathan - Excellent pictures. Did you also vist the 'Friedens Museum' at the bridge. Is it good?

Most of it is very good and well worth a look. I didn't really bother with the peace bit at the top of one of the towers. I got there, spotted the John Lennon quote on the wall and turned around and went downstairs. A bit too 'right on' for me I'm afraid although I'm sure some would enjoy it.

 

Jonathan,

A most excellent thread.

Regards
Tom

 

Jonathan-excellent photos.
Thank you for posting

Lesley