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Pegasus Bridge

d. 1944

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Photograph at the Pegasus Bridge war memorial

Pegasus Bridge holds a significant place in the history of the Second World War, particularly concerning the events of D-Day. It was the objective of an airborne assault in the early hours of June 6, 1944, an action that formed part of the wider Normandy landings.

This vital crossing gained prominence through popular culture, notably the epic 1962 film 'The Longest Day'. This motion picture, inspired by Cornelius Ryan's non-fiction account of D-Day, brought the pivotal moments of the invasion to a wider audience. The film itself featured a notable international cast, including actors who had themselves served during the conflict, and employed actual veterans of the landings as advisors.

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  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

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