Assault on Normandy: Pegasus Bridge (2010)

On the 6th June 1944, Maj Howard’s Coy of the OX & Bucks LI carried out one of the greatest and most successful small unit actions in history in capturing the two Orne Bridges as a precursor to D Day. The initial part of the film traces the development of the British Airborne Forces to the stage where they can play a major part in the allied plan to storm Hitler’s Fortress Europe. The BHTV team then tell the story of this heroic action and the equally heroic follow up actions of 7 Para in holding the bridges against the might of 21st Pz Div. This action exemplified the British soldier at his best whether in The Glider Pilot Regiment, The Glider Infantry ( Ox & Bucks)or the Parachute Regiment, all showed courage skill and commitment.

Genre: Documentary, History, War
Runtime: 80 min
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Production: Battlefield History TV
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

british army, normandy, france, d-day, german army

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Assault on Normandy: Pegasus Bridge about?
On the 6th June 1944, Maj Howard’s Coy of the OX & Bucks LI carried out one of the greatest and most successful small unit actions in history in capturing the two Orne Bridges as a precursor to D Day. The initial part of the film traces the development of the British Airborne Forces to the stage where they can play a major part in the allied plan to storm Hitler’s Fortress Europe. The BHTV team then tell the story of this heroic action and the equally heroic follow up actions of 7 Para in holding the bridges against the might of 21st Pz Div. This action exemplified the British soldier at his best whether in The Glider Pilot Regiment, The Glider Infantry ( Ox & Bucks)or the Parachute Regiment, all showed courage skill and commitment.
Who stars in Assault on Normandy: Pegasus Bridge?
Assault on Normandy: Pegasus Bridge stars Tim Saunders, Mike Peters.
How long is Assault on Normandy: Pegasus Bridge?
Assault on Normandy: Pegasus Bridge has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Assault on Normandy: Pegasus Bridge?
Assault on Normandy: Pegasus Bridge is a Documentary, History, War film.
Where was Assault on Normandy: Pegasus Bridge produced?
Assault on Normandy: Pegasus Bridge was produced in United Kingdom.