Pegasus Bridge: June 6, 1944

Who is Brigadier Nigel Poett from Pegasus Bridge: June 6, 1944 and what is their importance?

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Brigadier Nigel Poett was the commander of the 5th Para Brigade of the 6th Airborne Division. On June 6, he was flying in a plane a few minutes behind Howard's gliders and would join D Company at the bridges. Poett went on to a distinguished military career, after which, he retired to Salisbury.

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Pegasus Bridge: June 6, 1944