My goodness 🤗that has to be one of the best documentaries I've seen on this. My Dad was a para. He wasn't present on D-Day, but folliwed on a few weeks later. I've had the privilege of visiting the Memorial and the cemetery. I also had the privilege of meeting 2 Veterans who happened to be attending a function. What an incredible generation. Thank you all for your service and sacrifice 😔
Fine video. I know Arlette Gondrée. One time I was at the ordering desk when an English family came in. Their son said that's Madame Gondrée as they entered. His mother said, "quickly, get something for her to sign." The youngster politely asked for her signature. Arlette said, "No I won't sign it!" The boy was crestfallen. "No...... it's in German." We all understood and smiled. Inside there's a small museum and German tourists visit it too. It’s amazing how close a glider got to its target. On another occasion I was lunching there. Arlette came chatting. (Her English is superb and I'm fluent in French. We combine both languages.) She waited until I'd finished my omelette and asked me how it was? Fantastic was my reply. French omelettes are something else. Good she said. "I used my mother's pan to make it!" Real history. The close-by museum is really interesting. Seeing the bullet damage on the original bridge is very moving. I've visited Brotherton's grave at Ranville. I know a famous guide in Normandy. I said I thought it was really disrespectful that the beaches were enjoyed now by holiday makers. He said he'd taken many veterans back and overwhelmingly they were pleased it had got back to how it was. I hadn't considered this. I'd focused on the D Day slaughtering.
In 1994 I was a pilot in the AAC and i flew Major Howard and his men back to the Bridge by Helicopter one of the most special days of my life and when we landed close to the Bridge the Vetrans called out Ham & Jam RIP guys my privilage to take you back to Your Bridge
My dad was an english paratrooper on this mission. He got shot in the leg there and he had a british penny in his pocket. The penny deflected the bullet and saved his life.
"The Germans send out 4 Marder tanks [they are actually self propelled artillery] for "RECONNAISSANCE"". Since that's what you do... you send out your artillery for reconnaissance...yeah... that is clearly bullcrap. The guy with a piat blew up an old sd.kfz series armored car. Actually, it was just as likely to be a captured French armored vehicle for reconnaissance.
Fantastic!
Many thanks!
Excellent. No loud music, no drama, just a quiet commentary. Thankyou.
Thank you, very much!
My goodness 🤗that has to be one of the best documentaries I've seen on this. My Dad was a para. He wasn't present on D-Day, but folliwed on a few weeks later. I've had the privilege of visiting the Memorial and the cemetery. I also had the privilege of meeting 2 Veterans who happened to be attending a function. What an incredible generation. Thank you all for your service and sacrifice 😔
Thank you so much for your kind words. Pegasus Bridge is my favourite place in Normandy.
Fine video. I know Arlette Gondrée. One time I was at the ordering desk when an English family came in. Their son said that's Madame Gondrée as they entered. His mother said, "quickly, get something for her to sign." The youngster politely asked for her signature. Arlette said, "No I won't sign it!" The boy was crestfallen. "No...... it's in German." We all understood and smiled. Inside there's a small museum and German tourists visit it too. It’s amazing how close a glider got to its target. On another occasion I was lunching there. Arlette came chatting. (Her English is superb and I'm fluent in French. We combine both languages.) She waited until I'd finished my omelette and asked me how it was? Fantastic was my reply. French omelettes are something else. Good she said. "I used my mother's pan to make it!" Real history. The close-by museum is really interesting. Seeing the bullet damage on the original bridge is very moving. I've visited Brotherton's grave at Ranville. I know a famous guide in Normandy. I said I thought it was really disrespectful that the beaches were enjoyed now by holiday makers. He said he'd taken many veterans back and overwhelmingly they were pleased it had got back to how it was. I hadn't considered this. I'd focused on the D Day slaughtering.
Madame Gondre is a larger than life character. The story of Major Howard disguising Hans Von Luck as Swedish always amused me. Thank you for replying.
I an so proud of him. He was 19 during D day. He fought all the way to Berlin. He liberated bergen Belsen. Which really affected him all his life
They couldn't stop Scully my hero . What a man he was . I loved the man
Wonderful thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
My U ncel Bob landed there. Buried at Ranvile aged 16 years .R.I.P.❤❤❤❤
Huge respect for your uncle. Rest in Peace, hero.
In 1994 I was a pilot in the AAC and i flew Major Howard and his men back to the Bridge by Helicopter one of the most special days of my life and when we landed close to the Bridge the Vetrans called out Ham & Jam RIP guys my privilage to take you back to Your Bridge
That is an incredible story. I think I can remember watching the helicopters, Lynx, I think, landing at Pegasus Bridge.
@@InTheFootstepsofHeroes Its on Utube D Day 1994
Just brilliant
Thank you!
Great video thx, background music is excellent !!
@@DDDD-pv7fw Thanks!
My dad was an english paratrooper on this mission. He got shot in the leg there and he had a british penny in his pocket. The penny deflected the bullet and saved his life.
What an incredible story! Thank you for sharing that with us.
Amazing..Period....
Thank you!
My ancestors are from Benouville, before the war- First World War, that is.
Génial 👍👍👍
Thank you!
Someone played Richard Todd in telling major Howard that where the German in the longest day
"The Germans send out 4 Marder tanks [they are actually self propelled artillery] for "RECONNAISSANCE"". Since that's what you do... you send out your artillery for reconnaissance...yeah... that is clearly bullcrap. The guy with a piat blew up an old sd.kfz series armored car. Actually, it was just as likely to be a captured French armored vehicle for reconnaissance.
They’re panzerjaeger, tank hunters. They were the closest mobile unit and told to move to the bridge as there were reports of paratroopers.
@@InTheFootstepsofHeroes Regardless, they wouldn't have been sent there without infantry cover or prior reconnaissance.
Malheureusement ce site est aujourd'hui complètement défiguré à cause des appétits politico-commerciaux
Hold until relieved!
Some Mission statement