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Operation Fustian
During World War II, Operation Fustian was the British airborne assault to seize and hold Primrose Bridge over the River Simeto, south of Mount Etna on the island of Sicily, until relieved by ground forces.
The British forces were three battalions of the 1 Parachute Brigade and an independent company of pathfinders. It was executed on the night of 13 July-14 July, 1943. Despite being scattered on landing the British seized their objective and held it. However under attack from three sides they were forced to withdraw to a smaller perimeter, which they held until the arrival of the 4th Armoured Brigade. The bridge was then captured intact.
See also
- World War II
- Operation Husky: Allied invasion of Sicily.
- Airborne operations
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