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Pegasus Bridge
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The bridges of Ranville and Bénouville were recaptured in the early hours of the night of the 5th to the 6th of June 1944 by the British 5th Parachute Brigade, whose emblem was Pegasus. The bridge over the canal was renamed Pegasus Bridge in memory of this great military feat. Free access to the site, visit free of charge.
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49.2425225-0.2744959
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Point of Interest updated on 02/10/2024
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OT Caen la Mer
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E-mail : ouistreham@caenlamer-tourisme.fr
Telephone : 02 31 97 18 63
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