5 June 1944
Operation Overlord
Commands infantryman who land by glider & capture 2 bridges codenamed Pegasus & Horsa
Historical place archive
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Commands infantryman who land by glider & capture 2 bridges codenamed Pegasus & Horsa
Parachutes behind enemy lines & captures Benouville, including Pegasus Bridge
Parachutes behind enemy lines & captures Benouville, including Pegasus Bridge
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