When I said it was not taking the bridge at Nijmegen that did not mean Gavin was solely to blame. He is only a Division commander. His plan was approved by the Corps commander, Browning. Gavin, as you mention shares a portion of the blame because his mission included taking the bridge...

I don’t think we should confuse the game and what happened historically. There are much better resources for that. A favourite is ‘it doesn’t snow in September’ very good account from the German perspective. Check the resources and both sides account. Plenty of people had some part in the...

Here is an excellent series of videos covering Market Garden and will answer many of your questions https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNSNgGzaledhdFvNKnOE80ZyGv2vcWQ9Y

All the bridges were captured, except one. Nijmegen. On the day of the drop there was literally no defenders. 82 under Gavin didn’t give it any priority. 30XXX are held up taking the bridge. Up to Nijmegen 30XXX was on time according to the plan and had I think about 8 miles to go Arnhem. Market...