Operation Tonga6 June 1944
Gale's airborne division secured bridges and high ground east of Caen to protect the invasion flank.
Historical person
Richard Nelson Gale Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Richard Nelson Gale, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
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Chronological biography
1944
Titles and roles
Commander of 6th Airborne Division
Record provenance
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