One in a series of short films featuring guest presenter the acclaimed British Historian and author Neil Barber. In this film WW2TV looks at capture by elements of D Company Ox and Bucks Light Infantry of the bridge across the Orne river in Ranville. Part of Operation Deadstick in the early hours of DDay.

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Neil is without question THE authority on British Airborne and Commando actions in Normandy and we encourage all of our viewers to purchase copies of his marvelous books. For further information about the assault described in this film please read Neil's authoritative book The Pegasus and Orne Bridges. His excellent website can be found here https://pegasusbridge.co.uk/.

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