(the above video is the intro to my documentary, No Bridge Too Far)
Many years have passed since I began, writing, directing, producing, and narrating the documentary, No Bridge Too Far, dedicated to my father a 540th Combat Engineer in WWII, and his fellow engineers of the 36th, 39th, and 1108th Engineer Regiments.
I managed to complete two hours, covering enlistment and training in the US, to the invasion of North Africa in 1942. Unfortunately due to “life getting in the way”, I never completed the series. However, the website, VI Corps Combat Engineers, along with its forum, features comprehensive information, along with personal accounts from numerous WWII veterans.
At this point I realize I would probably have to start from scratch, since many of those who supplied voice-overs are no longer available, etc., and I would truly love to complete the video history of these units.
Time will tell whether or not my wish comes to fruition, but in the meantime, I want to completely revamp the website, making it even more user and mobile friendly, etc. So stay tuned for details. Sounds like a perfect winter project to me.
Marion
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer Regiment WWII
VI Corps Combat Engineers
P.S. I plan on making the current two-part documentary available on the site. Details to follow.
