I believe it was General Sir Michael Jackson who was ordered to take the airfield by using Para’s of 2 Para to remove the Russians.
Basically he replied something along the lines of “I’m not starting World War Three over a bloody airfield!” and refused the order.
I believe it was General Sir Michael Jackson who was ordered to take the airfield by using Para’s of 2 Para to remove the Russians.
Basically he replied something along the lines of “I’m not starting World War Three over a bloody airfield!” and refused the order.