Original sentence: "Immediately after the landing, Gavin ordered Colonel Lindquist’s 508th regiment to head for the bridge along the east side of the city, avoiding the built-up area.As a result, he moved towards Nijmegen late in the afternoon through the built-up area which Gavin had wanted him to avoid.At about 18:00 on 17 September, the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment (1/508 PIR) left its half-dug trenches at Groesbeek and advanced towards Nijmegen to take the Road Bridge.But due to a misunderstanding, Lindquist thought he was to advance only after he secured his other objectives.German troops (some from Gräbner's squadron) prevented the Americans from taking the bridge.Lindquist, commander of 1/508 PIR, allowing a delayed advance on the bridge giving German troops enough time to occupy the bridge.The US 82nd 508ths own web site states:.The surprise effect of his attack was lost
Edited sentence: Consequently, the 82nd Airborne Division was dug in at the heights.Despite the vital importance of the Road Bridge to Market Garden, its capture had not been given a high priority by General Frederick Browning (British Army), as operational commander, or by Gavin; both wanted to ensure that the Groesbeek Heights were well-defended.However, at about 18:00 on 17 September, the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment (1/508 PIR) left its half-dug trenches at Groesbeek and advanced towards Nijmegen to take the Road Bridge.Lindquist, commander of 1/508 PIR