Assault on Normandy: Pegasus Bridge: Narrated by Tim Saunders and Mike Peters, 9781848843387
DVD
Four-part documentary about the capturing of two bridges in Normandy by Allied Forces in the opening hours of D-Day. From the planning stages to the execution of the operation, the film traces the whole story of the Normandy Assault.

Assault on Normandy: Pegasus Bridge: Narrated by Tim Saunders and Mike Peters

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    20 October 2010

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Summary

  • Charts the mounting of the operation, the Bridges’ spectacular seizure and 7 Para’s battle to hold it.* Extra features on the disc include: printable maps and orders, photographs, sample chapters from two Pen and Sword books and exclusive money off vouchers.* Includes a full electronic color tour guide to the sights and locations of Pegasus Bridge.This DVD charts the slow development of British airborne forces and the directive given by Churchill in June 1940 to form both the Parachute …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781848843387
ISBN-10:1848843380
Author:The Battlefield History TV Ltd
Publisher:Pen and Sword
Imprint:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format:DVD
Release Date:20 October 2010
Weight:77g
Dimensions:190mm x 135mm
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Critics Review

”…a fascinating insight into this most famous of WW2 actions that is sure to be of interest to military historians and enthusiasts.”

The production team is experienced in making this type of documentary and the presenters are all battlefield tour guides with excellent credentials, and it shows in the quality. Fascinating viewing. -

About The Author

The Battlefield History TV Ltd

Mike Peters - a serving officer in the Army Air Corps - is also a member of the Guild of Battlefield Guides. Throughout his over twenty years of service, the importance of the history of the forebears of his Corps, the Glider Pilot Regiment, has grown on Mike. Tim Saunders served as an infantry officer with the British Army for thirty years, during which time he took the opportunity to visit campaigns far and wide, from ancient to modern. Since leaving the Army he has become a full time military historian, with this being his sixteenth book, has made nearly fifty full documentary films with Battlefield History and Pen & Sword. He is an active guide and Accredited Member of the Guild of Battlefield Guides.

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