keywords: france, region of normandy, pegasus bridge, caen canal, benouville bridge, john steele monument
Synopsis: Shot in the 1990's, footage of the Pegasus Bridge crossing the Caen Canal in Normandy France. The Pegasus Bridge was captured by British Paratroopers in the first engagement of D-Day WWII. This bridge is also known as the Benouville Bridge after the nearby local village. Sign reads Pegasus Bridge Cafe Gondree in the village. Boat on the Caen Canal. View of the Normandy coastline. Panning view of WWII cemetery and white crosses with English Channel in background. Relics of German fortifications from WWII, view of steep cliffs along Normandy coastline. Street scenes of a Normandy village. Scenes of the church in the small village of Sainte-Mere-Eglise where American Paratrooper, Pvt. John M. Steele of the 82nd Airborne snagged on a church spire. Shows monument to John Steele. Scenes of casks and bottles of wine in a winery cask room.