Matthew CamilleriAug 3012 min readOperation Aubery: The Attack on Port-en-BessinOn D-Day, No. 47 (RM) Commando was given the crucial task of capturing the small fishing harbour of Port-en-Bessin, in Normandy.
Matthew CamilleriJul 279 min readStanley Hollis VCThe story of CSM Stanley Hollis of the Green Howards, recipient of the only Victoria Cross awarded for actions on D-Day - 6th June 1944.
Matthew CamilleriJul 615 min readThe Assault on the Merville BatteryIn the early hours of 6th June 1944, the 9th Parachute Battalion was tasked with neutralising the Merville Gun Battery in Normandy.
Matthew CamilleriMay 319 min readPegasus Bridge - Part TwoThe story of the very first Allied troops to land in Normandy on D-Day: Capturing the bridges; reinforcements; and German counterattacks.
Matthew CamilleriMay 258 min readPegasus Bridge - Part OneThe story of the very first Allied troops to land in Normandy on D-Day: The plan; preparing for the mission; and the glider assault.