The Stand of the 82nd Airborne at LA FIERE BRIDGE!!! | History Traveler Episode 197

La Fiere. Fought over a bridge that crossed the Merderet River, US Army historian S.L.A. Marshall said that, “La Fière Bridge was the fiercest battle in the European war.” In this episode, we're going to the place that looms large in the history of the 82nd Airborne Division along with Paul Woodadge of ‪@WW2TV‬ to explore where the bridgehead that used to cut the peninsula in Normandy was secured.

For a more in depth look at this battle, check out this episode of ‪@WW2TV‬ :    • Normandy - Capturing the La Fière Cau...  

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