Battle of Pegasus Bridge

It is located in northern France (Normandy) on the Caen Canal in the city of Benouville. Under the command of Major John Howard, 5 gliders of the 2nd Light Infantry Battalion sat on June 6, 1944 at about 1 am in the field and pond. Their goal was to occupy this drawbridge. The British decided in a blitzkrieg within 10 minutes, when they killed half the defensive forces. The first liberated house on the western front thus became Gondrée's café, which still functions today and has become a popular place. Nearby is a parking lot where you can stop and look around and imagine the battle. There is also a museum about this battle. It is also possible to visit Gondrée's café, which became the first liberated house on the Western Front. Unfortunately, the first British soldier died on the same day, who was wounded by a machine gun. Souvenirs can be bought on site.

During the anniversary celebrations, historical technology was on display

In this direction, they moved from gliders to occupy this drawbridge over the canal.

The first manned house on the western front. This cafe still works

The beauty of motorcycles

Perhaps this cannon confused German soldiers, who considered the first glider to be a downed bomber.

There were several veterans of this battle at Gondrée's cafe.