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Major John Howard: Normandy, June 5 1944


Major J. Howard - Movie

A short animated film illustrating the audio testimony of Major John Howard. It recounts his experience and actions during the capture of Pegasus Bridge during the Normandy landings on the night of June 5-6, 1944.

This project was commissioned by TRANSMISUS as part of the 80th anniversary commemorations of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

It was screened in Bénouville on the night of June 5-6, 2024, during the Midnight Ceremony, in the presence of Penny Howard Bates, daughter of Major John Howard.

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