Download or read book The Rhine Crossing written by Andrew Rawson and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In spring 1945, the outcome of the war was beyond doubt. Yet with the Russians closing fast on Berlin, the speed of the US & British advance was of the essence. One major hurdle remained - the mighty Rhine. This text follows the river crossings by 30th & 79th US Divisions & the parachute assault by 17th US Airborne Division.