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- Operation_Deadstick abstract "Operation Deadstick was the codename for an airborne forces operation by the British Army that took place on 6 June 1944 as part of the Normandy landings. The mission's objective was to capture intact two road bridges in Normandy across the River Orne and the Caen Canal providing the only exit eastwards for British forces from their landing on Sword Beach. Intelligence reports said both bridges were heavily defended by the Germans and wired for demolition. Once captured, the bridges had to be held against any counter-attack until the assault force was relieved by commandos and infantry advancing from the British landing zone.The mission was vital to the success of the British airborne landings. Failure to capture the bridges intact, or to prevent their demolition by the Germans, would leave the 6th Airborne Division cut off from the rest of the Allied armies with their backs to the two waterways. If the Germans retained control over the bridges, they could be used by their armoured divisions to attack the landing beaches of Normandy.Responsibility for the operation fell to the men of 'D' Company, 2nd (Airborne) Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, part of the 6th Airborne Division. The assault group comprised a reinforced company of six infantry platoons and an attached platoon of Royal Engineers. They flew from the south of England to Normandy in six Airspeed Horsa gliders. Through what was later described as the "most outstanding flying achievements of the war", the gliders delivered the company to their objective. After a brief fire fight, both bridges were captured within minutes of landing, then successfully defended against tank, gun boat and infantry counter-attacks until the company relief arrived.".
- Operation_Deadstick causalties "18 dead, 36 wounded 7th Parachute Battalion".
- Operation_Deadstick causalties "2 dead, 14 wounded 'D' Company".
- Operation_Deadstick commander Generalmajor.
- Operation_Deadstick commander Lieutenant_colonel.
- Operation_Deadstick commander Major.
- Operation_Deadstick date "1944-06-06".
- Operation_Deadstick isPartOfMilitaryConflict Normandy_landings.
- Operation_Deadstick place Normandy.
- Operation_Deadstick result "British Victory".
- Operation_Deadstick strength "'D' Company 180 men".
- Operation_Deadstick strength "12,350 men".
- Operation_Deadstick strength "127 tanks".
- Operation_Deadstick strength "21st Panzer Division".
- Operation_Deadstick strength "40 self propelled guns".
- Operation_Deadstick strength "7th Parachute Battalion ~ 200 men".
- Operation_Deadstick strength "Glider Pilot Regiment 12 men".
- Operation_Deadstick strength "~50 at the bridge".
- Operation_Deadstick thumbnail Pegasus_Bridge,_June_1944_B5288.jpg?width=300.
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