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Richard Gale Biography and Timeline

Follow Richard Gale through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Richard Gale, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1944

6 June 1944

Capture of Pegasus Bridge

Commander of 6th Airbourne Division · Pegasus Bridge · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Parachutes behind enemy lines & captures Benouville, including Pegasus Bridge

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945

6 June 1944

Operation Overlord

Commander of 6th Airbourne Division · Benouville · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Parachutes behind enemy lines & captures Benouville, including Pegasus Bridge

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945

6 June 1944

Operation Overlord

Commander of 6th Airbourne Division · Hermanville · Warfare / World War, 2nd

At about 9:30 Hermanville is captured

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945

6 June 1944

Operation Overlord

Commander of 6th Airbourne Division · Ranville · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Sets up an HQ at Ranville

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945

6 June 1944

Siege of Benouville

Commander of 6th Airbourne Division · Benouville · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Parachutes behind enemy lines & captures Benouville, including Pegasus Bridge

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1942-1945

Records, sources and methodology

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