The Pegasus and Orne Bridges

The Pegasus and Orne Bridges
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Publisher : Pen & Sword
Total Pages : 324
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ISBN-10 : 1473822742
ISBN-13 : 9781473822740
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Book Synopsis The Pegasus and Orne Bridges by : Neil Barber

Download or read book The Pegasus and Orne Bridges written by Neil Barber and published by Pen & Sword. This book was released on 2014-05-30 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The glider-borne operation to capture Pegasus Bridge has an established place in the annals of warfare. Conducted by Major John Howard and his company of Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry it was a superbly daring, brilliantly executed 'coup de main' assault. Equally brave was the seizure of the Orne bridges by airborne forces and the defence against ferocious German counter attacks over a prolonged period. The author who has a deep specialised knowledge of the area and period uses extensive personal accounts to tell this thrilling and inspiring story. He covers events and operations from Ranville in the East to Benouville in the West and this embraces the fierce fighting by 7th, 12th and 13th Parachute Battalions and reinforcements such as the Commandos, seaborne engineers and the Warwicks. This splendid book will be enjoyed by those at home and those who are lucky enough to visit these historic sites.


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