A Bridge Too Far (1977) is regarded as a quintessential war film, focusing on Operation Market Garden. This Allied military operation sought to end WWII and became a heroic stand by an outnumbered force.

Author Simon Lewis’s Making A Bridge Too Far delves into the story of the film’s production, covering its successes and challenges both on and off-screen. Lewis’s narrative is bolstered by interviews with cast and crew members discussing the vision and scale of the production.

Among its merits, the film succeeded in bringing 14 international stars together, shooting on location, having a massive parachute sequence, and more.

This book is not to be missed by fans of war epics.

Making A Bridge Too Far is available for purchase via GoodKnight Books.