The Essel Bridgehead - The Battles on the River Aller
- Episode aired Apr 8, 2021
76 Years ago this week the British Second Army was over the Rhine and advancing across the North German Plain. Its objective was Schleswig-Holstein, with the rivers Weser, Aller and Leine th... Read all76 Years ago this week the British Second Army was over the Rhine and advancing across the North German Plain. Its objective was Schleswig-Holstein, with the rivers Weser, Aller and Leine the only remaining obstacles of significance before the Elbe. German forces appear to be in ... Read all76 Years ago this week the British Second Army was over the Rhine and advancing across the North German Plain. Its objective was Schleswig-Holstein, with the rivers Weser, Aller and Leine the only remaining obstacles of significance before the Elbe. German forces appear to be in total disarray and British confidence is high, but tempered by the fear of becoming a casu... Read all