6th Airborne - Pegasus Bridge

One in a series of short films featuring guest presenter - the acclaimed British Historian and author Neil Barber. In this film WW2TV looks at the taking of Pegasus Bridge by D Company of the 2nd Battalion Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and the defence of the area by this same Coup de Main party and elements of the 7th parachute Battalion.

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Neil is without question THE authority on British Airborne and Commando actions in Normandy and we encourage all of our viewers to purchase copies of his marvelous books. For further information about the battles described in this film please read Neil's authoritative book The Pegasus and Orne Bridges. His excellent website can be found here https://pegasus-bridge.co.uk/.

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