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Korps Steiner · 08-09-2008, 06:21 PM

7th (Light Infantry ) Bn Parachute Regt relieved John Howards Coup de main force at Pegasus Bridge in the very early hours of D Day ( the actual time has always been in dispute ) but certainly no later than 2.30am and probably much earlier , and Howards Force then came unde Pine-Coffins command.

7 Para then crossed over the Bridge and held the Benouville Bridgehead throughout D Day suffering heavy losses.

I have had the honour to visit Pegasus Bridge and Benouville on a few occasions with 7 Para veterans and what a great bunch of fellas they were

regards

Paul

08-09-2008, 06:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Korps Steiner Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England / Estonia Posts: 98	7th (Light Infantry ) Bn Parachute Regt relieved John Howards Coup de main force at Pegasus Bridge in the very early hours of D Day ( the actual time has always been in dispute ) but certainly no later than 2.30am and probably much earlier , and Howards Force then came unde Pine-Coffins command. 7 Para then crossed over the Bridge and held the Benouville Bridgehead throughout D Day suffering heavy losses. I have had the honour to visit Pegasus Bridge and Benouville on a few occasions with 7 Para veterans and what a great bunch of fellas they were regards Paul __________________ Nikto ne Zabyt . Nichto ne Zabyto. Let no one forget . Let nothing be forgotten. Frontline Battlefield Tours