Pegasus Bridge

by Stephen E. Ambrose
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Good Books rating 4.33
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  • ID: 7240
  • Added: 2025-12-13
  • Updated: 2025-12-13
  • ISBN: 9780671671563
  • Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  • Published: 1988-11-15
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Pegasus Bridge recounts the initial airborne mission that paved the way for the Normandy landings, detailing the mission's preparations, hand-to-hand fighting, heroics, and importance. This gripping narrative brings to life the bravery and strategic brilliance of the soldiers involved, offering a vivid portrayal of one of the most critical moments in World War II. The book not only provides a detailed account of the mission but also highlights the personal stories of the individuals who risked everything for the success of the operation. It's a testament to the courage and determination that defined this historic event.

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The Storygraph · 2025-12-13
gripping 4.50

The book delivers a gripping, action-packed account of the daring British glider assault on Pegasus Bridge. It is a focused and well-told story.

The reviewer from The Storygraph praised Pegasus Bridge for its gripping and action-packed account of the British glider assault on Pegasus Bridge. They noted that the book is well-told and focused, making it an engaging read. The narrative is detailed and well-researched, providing a clear and compelling account of the events. The reviewer appreciated the focus on the specific mission and its significance within the broader context of D-Day. The book is described as a must-read for anyone interested in military history, particularly the events of D-Day.

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    A focused and well-told account of the daring British glider assault on Pegasus Bridge.

    Ambrose delivers a gripping, action-packed read.

    The book is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, particularly the events of D-Day.

Laura Gerold's Blog · Laura Gerold · 2017-09-28
great 4.50

The audiobook is engaging and provides a detailed account of the assault on Pegasus Bridge, highlighting its significance in the broader context of D-Day. The narrative is well-paced and informative, making it a great choice for history enthusiasts.

Laura Gerold found the audiobook version of Pegasus Bridge to be both engaging and informative. She appreciated the detailed account of the assault on Pegasus Bridge and how it played a crucial role in the success of D-Day. The narrative is well-paced, making it easy to follow and understand the significance of the events. Gerold also noted that the book provides a good look at the broader context of the war, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in military history. She particularly enjoyed the audiobook format, which brought the story to life in a compelling way.

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    Overall, Pegasus Bridge was a great audiobook detailing the assault that helped to start and lead to victory on D-Day.

    The book provides a good look at the broader context of the war.

    The narrative is well-paced, making it easy to follow and understand the significance of the events.

CCPL Writers' Block · 2017-05-18
entertaining 4.00

The book is entertaining and provides historical insight into a significant war event. It is hard to put down once you start reading.

The reviewer from CCPL Writers' Block found Pegasus Bridge to be an entertaining read that offers much historical insight into a specific and important war event. They highlighted how the book is hard to put down once you start reading, indicating its engaging nature. The reviewer appreciated the detailed account of the events leading up to and including the assault on Pegasus Bridge, which played a crucial role in the success of D-Day. The narrative is well-crafted, making it both informative and enjoyable for readers interested in military history.

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    Pegasus Bridge was entertaining to read and provided much historical insight to a specific war event important to our history.

    The book was hard to put down once you start reading.

    It provided much historical insight to a specific war event important to our history.

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