Airborne assault captures key bridge
14th July 1943: The battle to defend the Primosole Bridge from German counter-attack after it was seized by paratroopers and demolition charges removed
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The airborne Operations on Sicily were to be costly exercises. 'Friendly fire' from the Allied Naval force and shore-based positions caused unnecessary casualties to U.S. airborne forces leading to much upset. Many lessons were learnt for future operations, especially the invasion of Normandy.
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