In this episode, we explore Operation Market Garden, the ambitious Allied plan to end World War II early by capturing key bridges in the Netherlands. We discuss the execution of the operation, the challenges faced by airborne and ground forces, and the ultimately unsuccessful outcome of this high-stakes gamble. Chapters 00:00 Operation Market Garden Overview 01:40 Planning and German Weakness 05:00 Airborne and Ground Advance 11:50 Aftermath and Lessons Learned