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Richard Todd - who played Major John Howard in the epic film about D-Day 1944 ("The Longest Day") was actually a D-Day veteran.

Indeed, he was part of the airborne landings that had captured Pegasus Bridge, alongside Major Howard himself.

This is the story of his D-Day experiences.

Now listen to the full account of Major Howard and the battle of Pegasus Bridge 

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