Assault On Normandy: Pegasus Bridge

Relive the bold airborne operation that secured victory in the opening hours of D-Day

Assault On Normandy: Pegasus Bridge charts the creation and evolution of Britain’s airborne forces, following Winston Churchill’s 1940 directive to establish the Parachute Regiment and glider airlanding brigades. This compelling documentary traces the mission to capture the vital bridges over the canal and river near Caen, from its earliest planning stages to its execution as one of the most successful small-unit actions of World War II. Divided into four detailed parts, the DVD examines each critical phase of the operation, beginning with the glider pilots who, against all odds, delivered troops in darkness and poor weather. A powerful and informative account of courage, precision, and military innovation at the very start of D-Day.