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Old 19-12-06, 21:45
MaryNorman MaryNorman is offline
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Sorry to re post on this subject of the Canadians killed at Cuckmere but i wanted to make it clear that I do not doubt my fathers story or that he witnessed the solders being killed at Cuckmere.

On a slightly differant note I notice that a while back someone was discussing Exceat Bridge and if it was fitted with explosives.I can confirm it was .

My Dad said the following about it..

"I helped to set the charges and fuses under the Exceat Bridge ready to blow it up, this was a most vital point in the defence of Newhaven Harbour if the Germans invasion began, which could happen at any time. We had to be prepared in case they broke through and thrust their tanks forward to take Newhaven.We must be prepared to meet them and not let them have easy access.We always were prepared for German parachutes to drop and try to take this vital bridge, so a full Platoon stationed there with guards on the bridge at all times."

Mary
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