The glider-borne operation to capture Pegasus Bridge has an established place in the annals of warfare. Conducted by Major John Howard and his company of Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry it was a superbly daring, brilliantly executed ?coup de main' assault. Equally brave was the seizure of the Orne bridges by airborne forces and the defence against ferocious German counter attacks over a prolonged period. The author who has a deep specialised knowledge of the are and period uses extensive personal accounts to tell this thrilling and inspiring story. He covers events and operations from Ranville in the East to Benouville in the West and this embraces the fierce fighting by 7th, 12th and 13th Parachute Battalions and reinforcements such as the Commandos, seaborne engineers and the Warwicks. This splendid book will be enjoyed by those at home and those who are lucky enough to visit these historic sites. AUTHOR: Neil Barber has enjoyed great success with The Day The Devils Dropped In and Fighting With The Commandos (both published by Pen and Sword Books) He lives at Belvedere, Kent. SELLING POINTS: * The story of the capture of the first vital German held bridges on D Day. * Covers the activities of 7, 12 and 13th Parachute Battalions. * Thrilling personal accounts supported by many rare photographs. * June 2009 will be the 65th Anniversary. * Interest in Pegasus Bridge grows ever stronger. A much visited area. ILLUSTRATIONS: 100 illustrations
