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Tag: Benouville

A Short Film Describing the actions around the Church at Le Port (the Northern end of Benouville, the village at the western end of Pegasus Bridge).

Posted on July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 by Neil Barber

Following on from the first film, this next one describes the D-Day events in Le Port, the northern end of

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‘A’ Company, 7th Parachute Battalion’s Heroic Defence of Benouville (and therefore Pegasus Bridge) on D-Day

Posted on June 25, 2019December 10, 2019 by Neil Barber

Benouville was the village at the western end of Pegasus Bridge. It’s defence on D-Day was absolutely crucial because if

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The Forgotten Defenders of Pegasus Bridge

Posted on May 17, 2019January 3, 2020 by Neil Barber

The 7th Parachute Battalion Memorial at the Benouville T-Junction. (Which has recently been replaced).

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Historic Benouville Landmark Demolished

Posted on May 7, 2019January 22, 2020 by Neil Barber

The corner house on the road leading to Pegasus Bridge is demolished.

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