In the early hours of 6 June 1944, some 7,900 troops from the British 6th Airborne Division landed by parachute and glider in Normandy. Their mission was to secure the invasion beaches by destroying or capturing transport routes and positions behind German lines. Key actions such as Pegasus Bridge and Breville les Monts have become iconic demonstrations of the flexibility and reach of airborne forces, as well as their robustness and fighting spirit. Watch the paratroopers training for D-Day... |
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In the early hours of 6 June 1944, some 7,900 troops from the British 6th Airborne Division landed by parachute and glider in Normandy. Their mission was to secure the invasion
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