War Films

[Demoncrat]

A Bridge Too Far (1977, Dickie )

A load of stars ... massive scale of operations ( that"s nae CGI parachutists etc) ... the other 'disaster' film of this year . Watching it now is just an exercise in spectacle. Real crowds. Real explosions. Really jaw dropping in places.

Thought we should have this thread. This seems like common sense considering section title

[Dave Boy]

Brilliant film. I watch it every September 17th without fail.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

I visited Arnhem bridge a few years ago and went to the house where the British headquarters were.

[Dave Boy]

I went there as well Dem. It was a quick stop off as we were in Holland.
I want to go back and do a full tour which includes Eindhoven, Grave Bridge, Nijmegen, all the drop zones, Kate Ter Horst's house, all the cemetery's and of course Arnhem and more..
It is the 75th Anniversary next year so that could be a possibility.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Dave Boy

I went there as well Dem. It was a quick stop off as we were in Holland.
I want to go back and do a full tour which includes Eindhoven, Grave Bridge, Nijmegen, all the drop zones, Kate Ter Horst's house, all the cemetery's and of course Arnhem and more..
It is the 75th Anniversary next year so that could be a possibility.

Yeah, we also went into Belgium the same trip. The Flanders museum at Ypres is excellent and the Menin Gate (See pics taken below) was quite an emotional experience.

Well worth a visit...but i must warn you there's quite a lot of grit seemingly floating about in the air that gets in your eyes.

[Demoncrat]

Did notice that Sidney Hayers was the Second Unit director ....