Fighting for a Foothold, 82nd Airborne at St Mere Eglise, 1944 by Chris Collingwood. [Postcard]

PC1085. Fighting for a Foothold, 82nd Airborne at St Mere Eglise, 1944 by Chris Collingwood.

During the morning of June 7th the 82nd Airborne were attacked by a mixed German battle group. Supported by 4th Division armour the Paratroopers and Glider troops repelled the attack which lasted most of the day.

Postcard

Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)