This book examines the British XXX Corps' assault towards the Rhine during Operation Market-Garden in 1944, focusing on the ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to capture the bridge at Arnhem. Ken Ford, a noted military historian, analyzes Field Marshal Montgomery's strategic plan to bypass the Siegfried Line by advancing through Holland. The narrative details the critical role of XXX Corps in securing a single road corridor, their objective being the Arnhem bridge held by airborne forces, with the ultimate goal of reaching the German Ruhr industrial area. The author uses specially commissioned artwork and detailed analysis to dissect this bold, risky operation, which, had it succeeded, could have significantly shortened the Western Front's conflict.

As the concluding volume in a trilogy on Operation Market-Garden, this work is presented as a detailed historical account of a pivotal World War II operation. The author's use of commissioned artwork and in-depth analysis suggests a text aimed at providing a thorough understanding of the military strategy and execution involved. The narrative's focus on the XXX Corps' advance and the ultimate outcome, described as 'a bridge too far,' indicates a critical examination of the operation's successes and failures.