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Pegasus Bridge - D-Day 75th Anniversary 1944-2019

By: Italeri

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: Battle Sets (1/72) (Italeri)

114+ figures

MSRP old price: $124.99


Product Info

Title
Pegasus Bridge - D-Day 75th Anniversary 1944-2019
Publisher
Publish Year
2019
Dimensions
17.5x10.75x3"
NKG Part #
2147913705
MFG. Part #
ITA6194
Type
Scale Model
Age Range
14 Years and Up

Description

Skill Level 3

On the night between 5th and 6th of June 1944, during the early stages of the Operation Overlord the 6th British Airborne Division was given the assignment to capture and control the movable bridge that crossed the Orne River near the city of Ouistreham in Normandy. The control of the bridge, renamed in code “Pegasus” was a key point to securing the eastern flank of the operational scenario and to prevent German armor troop’s counterattack that could reach the Allied landing area at Sword beach. The British paratroopers, in Horsa gliders, landed near the bridge and, thanks to a rapid and effective action, defeated the German troops that defended the bridge. Even today the Pegasus Bridge is a point of reference for all those who visit the most significant places of Operation “Overlord”.

Includes:

  • German Infantry - 50 figures
  • British Paratroopers - 50 figures
  • Opel Blitz - kit
  • Kubelwagen - kit
  • German Guns PaK40, Pak 35, FlaK 38 and 9 figures
  • Battlefield Accessories
  • Pegasus Bridge MDF laser cut

    Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.