These were Captain Robert Sutton’s orders as he and his men parachuted into enemy‑held territory in Algeria. It was a race against time, for the Nazis were equally determined to destroy the bridge.

Luck went against the British paratroops. Firstly they had been forced to fight all the way, and now when it seemed they had at last achieved their objective a German tank lumbered into view!

Story: Staff

Art: Carrion

Cover: Ian Kennedy