Remagen, anyone been there?

Just found another then picture. Looking at the one above it looks like it was taken just outside the tunnel.

 

Drew;
looking at your picture of the Rhine. I can now see why we took so many casualties from the high ground on the Erpel on the East bank.

 

I used to live in Sinzig just up the road, while rebuilding Bundestrasse 9 passed the ruins of the bridge every day

 

Just found a few more shots of the bridge from Life.

 

Found some more in Life under 'Remugen' in the Italy section.

 

I wonder if thats the same boat working the river in post 100?

 

A few more pics from VE Day Album.

 

I went to Remagen a few years ago, its a lovely part of the world - just down river from Koblenz, Boppard, Cochem, Trier

 

Just realised post 105 and 113 are the same vehicle in different posistions

 

Check out ......Chrishowells.co.uk.....some good photos of Remagen plus a lot of other interesting photos/videos from World War 2 related themes.

 

This has been an excellent thread to read through with some great photos. I like Andy's photos from Life very much. Excellent material to use in getting some 'then and now' shots this October. Looking forward to going even more now!

 

A very nice, old American documentary on the bridge. It's got quite a line up of contributors and is well worth a view.

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I've read the book. It's not bad but it is a little bit of a 'dry' read. I've also seen the film and frankly I didn't like it too much. I can't remember why but I do remember not even finishing the movie. Perhaps this weekend I'll give it another shot and let you know why I thought it stunk.

Have fun!

Terrible acting was my biggest recollection. Not the finest performances from Ben Gazzara, George Segal or Robert Vaughn.

 

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