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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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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