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France: Normandy: Horsa Bridge: Pegasus Bridge: 1944: D Day:World War II

publication date: Mar 24, 2008
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The Coup de Main assault on Pegasus Bridge Normandy was one of the most critical actions of D Day, 6th June 1944.  This article looks at the Ranville (Horsa) Bridge over the River Orne, about 400m east of the Caen Canal.



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