The final wave landed at 06:30, but had to contend with heavy and accurate fire.

The second wave of paratroopers missed their target and landed several miles out of town.

As It was, the first waves did not land till nearly 1200.

The first wave landed at about 1.55am and the second some four hours later, at about 5.15am.

Before the first wave landed, Brutus knew the Tenth would have two more in the air.

Following naval bombardment, the first wave of troops landed.

Each wave of her hand landed another car in the pile.

At 14:45, a second wave of infantry landed on the opposite bank.

The second wave of paratroopers missed their target altogether and landed a few miles outside the town.

Initial waves had landed on all beaches by 0335.