Library file dated 5.6.94. D-Day hero John Howard, who led the critical assault that began the Allies' invasion of occupied Europe, has entered a furious battle over the historic site of their famous victory. Firm battle lines have been drawn over the future of the Gondree Cafe at Pegasus Bridge in Normandy, which he and his men liberated just after midnight on June 6, 1944. Madame Arlette Gondree, who welcomed the British paratroopers into the cafe - the first building in occupied Europe to be liberated - is threatening to shut down the Airborne Forces museum, which is built on the site. Phot
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Library file dated 5.6.94. D-Day hero John Howard, who led the critical assault that began the Allies' invasion of occupied Europe, has entered a furious battle over the historic site of their famous victory. Firm battle lines have been drawn over the future of the Gondree Cafe at Pegasus Bridge in Normandy, which he and his men liberated just after midnight on June 6, 1944. Madame Arlette Gondree, who welcomed the British paratroopers into the cafe - the first building in occupied Europe to be liberated - is threatening to shut down the Airborne Forces museum, which is built on the site. Photo by Adam Butler. See PA story DEFENCE Pegasus.