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Organisation: 5th Parachute Brigade
Name 5th Parachute Brigade
Description An airborne forces brigade of the British Army during WW2 that was part of the 6th Airborne Division, with 3rd Parachute Brigade and 6th Airlanding Brigade. It was in action during Operation Tonga, part of the Normandy landings, was later moved to Belgium to counter the German attack in the Ardennes and crossed the River Rhine in Operation Varsity.
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Name By Air to Battle. The official account of the British Airborne Divisions
Category Action in the Air
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For Air Ministry
Published Oct/1945