There were 3 tank regiments; the 13-18 Royal Hussars, 4-7 Dragoon Guards and the South Staffordshire ... a mile inland we turned towards the 6th airborne to give them support.

Their second jump was in conjunction with the British 6th Airborne in the area of Wesel, Germany called 'Operation Varsity.' This was the largest airborne assault in history consisting of about ...

6th Airborne Division was given this task. It was later to be joined by Lord Lovat's Commando Brigade..These tasks included seizing Pegasus Bridge and Merville Battery by 9 Para, whose guns were ...