One of Cronkite's most notable achievements during the war was his coverage of Operation Market Garden in 1944. This ambitious Allied operation in the Netherlands aimed to secure key bridges and pave the way for an invasion of Germany. Cronkite not only reported on the operation but actually flew in a glider with American airborne troops as they parachuted into enemy territory. This daring act of journalism gave him a unique perspective on the battle and demonstrated his commitment to getting the story, regardless of personal risk.
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