Operation Glorious Bastards

Operation Glorious Bastards was a WWII Allied mission in 1944 aimed at disrupting German defenses in France. Special British and American forces parachuted behind enemy lines to secure a key bridge—Bridges to the River Orne and Pegasus Bridge—near Caen. Their successful capture prevented German reinforcements from reaching the front and facilitated rapid Allied advances in Normandy. The operation showcased effective coordination of airborne troops and played a crucial role in the success of the D-Day invasion, demonstrating strategic importance in weakening German resistance during the early stages of the Normandy campaign.