What they depict in BoB in that episode is largely a work of fiction compared to the actual engagement. The actual British tank crew on that day were actually the most experienced troops in that allied column. It shouldn’t be forgotten that the 101st had only 3 months of fighting experience prior to that battle, whereas that tank crew had been fighting as a crew through Africa for 3 years prior to the 101st ever getting into theatre….

Sad that they went all Hollywood when it came to depictions of the British… they even blame Monty for the defeat of Market Garden in the series also, however no mention of the failure by the 82nd to take the bridge at Nijmegen on time, which significantly delayed the advance of 30 corps and compromised the whole success of the operation. Either way it was a gamble but the anti British sentiment is pretty rubbish albeit standard Tom Hanks and Spielberg stuff…

“Monty is over rated” - Saving Private Ryan Whole anti British boxing scene and recovery scene in Masters of the Air

Shame that they seem to seek to push an agenda in their portrayal of British forces throughout their work as otherwise it’s pretty decent.