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Memorial to No. 6 Commando, Amfreville, Normandy
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Memorial to No. 6 Commando, Amfreville, Normandy
No. 6 led the way across Pegasus Bridge on D-Day and headed for the high ground which is around Amfreville. In concert with 1st Special Service Brigade they attacked and took the feature on the morning of 7 June. Despite heavy German artillery fire over the next days, which caused many casualties, No. 6 held on. The nearby farm was owned by Bernard Saulnier, and with his initiative the Commandos were welcomed back every year after the war. On the 40th Anniversary Bernard had around 700 people in his barn which was then named Commando Farm. Date: 2008
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Memorial to No. 6 Commando at Amfreville, Normandy: A Testament to Courage and Friendship This evocative photograph captures the Memorial to No. 6 Commando, situated in the picturesque village of Amfreville, Normandy. The Commando, led by Lieutenant-Colonel Derek Mills-Roberts VC, were the first British troops to cross Pegasus Bridge on D-Day, 6 June 1944. Their mission was to secure the bridge and head for the high ground around Amfreville, in concert with 1st Special Service Brigade. The early morning attack on 7 June was a resounding success, with No. 6 Commando managing to take the feature despite heavy German artillery fire. The nearby farm, owned by Bernard Saulnier, played a pivotal role in the events that followed. With his initiative, the Commandos were welcomed back every year after the war. On the 40th Anniversary of D-Day, Bernard hosted around 700 people in his barn, which was then named Commando Farm. This heartwarming tradition continued for many years, symbolizing the enduring bond between the soldiers and the local community. The Memorial stands as a poignant reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of No. 6 Commando during the D-Day landings. Their actions that day paved the way for the Allied forces to establish a foothold in Europe and ultimately, the liberation of France from Nazi occupation.
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