156 thousand allied troops land on Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword beaches in Normandy.
A long bloody day is ahead of them. By the end of the day 10,000 will be killed or wounded.
We will remember them.
Showing posts with label D Day 65th anniversary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label D Day 65th anniversary. Show all posts
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Pegasus Bridge captured!
In 10 minutes, the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry have captured Pegasus bridge with only 2 fatalities, Lieutenant Den Brotheridge and Lance-Corporal Fred Greenhalgh
Today is the 65th aniversary of the longest day.
Today is the 65th aniversary of the longest day.
The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry land at Pegasus Bridge
The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry land at Pegasus Bridge, as part of an operation by the 5th parachute bigade to take bridges over the Caen canal and the Orne river.
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