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About The Battle For Pegasus Bridge: How 181 Men Opened The Way For D-Day

On D-Day, June 6th, 1944, a small force of British light infantry launched Operation Deadstick, a daring glider assault to seize two crucial bridges in Normandy. Their mission: capture and hold the Orne River and Caen Canal bridges, preventing German Panzer divisions from reaching the invasion beaches. This is the incredible, untold story of the 181 men who faced overwhelming odds, repelled fierce German counterattacks, and secured Pegasus Bridge, a pivotal objective that proved essential to the success of the entire D-Day operation. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts.

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The Battle For Pegasus Bridge: How 181 Men Opened The Way For D-Day
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Society
Runtime
52 minutes
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English
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War Stories

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