The bridge connected Remagen on the west (south) bank and the village of Erpel on the east (north) bank between two hills flanking the river. Due to a lack of demolition charges, the bridge was only …

This is a short video and slide show of the Bridge at Remagen today. This is a very important piece of World War 2 history that is still around today and is a must visit for any World War 2...

Mar 7, 2025 · Eighty years ago today, the last bridge standing across the river Rhine was captured in a daring assault by units from the US 9th Armored Division, US First Army.

The US Army's surprise capture of the Ludendorff Bridge over the Rhine River at Remagen, Germany, broke open Germany's defenses in the west.

Feb 14, 2021 · The Bridge was built in World War One at Remagen, Germany, to help German movements over the Rhine river. In early March 1945, it was a critical bridge still left standing, as the …

In this documentary, we explore the various ways the Germans tried to destroy the bridge, from explosive charges and air raids to V2 rockets and even combat divers.

In order to undermine German supply lines to the front, the Allies had systematically bombed bridges up and down the river for months, so the discovery of an intact WWI-era bridge across the...