Mar 1, 2019
The extraordinary turns of events that brought four Brits to the shores of Dunkirk at the same time as a Frenchman.
More great unpublished history - of the Second World War.
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Oct 26, 2017
The scary story of the part some British merchant sailors played in rescuing allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk.
"How welcome a sight as nine of our fighters arrived. Straight into the Huns they went and soon those Jerries were screaming towards the earth in flames, while the others...
Mar 3, 2017
The part some Isle of Wight British merchant sailors played in rescuing allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk – in Operation Dynamo.
The third in a special Dunkirk series. Recommended that you also listen to Podcast Episodes 9 and 10 in this WWII series
Jan 20, 2017
The personal WWII diary and letters home from Capt Wood of the Lady of Mann offer a unique glimpse into the happenings of the Dunkirk evacuation during WW2 in 1940
Bill Cheall was plucked off the Dunkirk beaches by the ship Lady of Mann, which had an heroic part to play at Dunkirk
The ship was captained by civilian...
Dec 4, 2016
"Champagne and scrambled eggs for supper!"
A dramatic blow by blow account of the Major's writings.
The personal war diary and letters home from Major Petch offer a unique glimpse into the lives of the British soldiers during Dunkirk in 1940 WW2.
"It'll all be over when it gets hotter" was the prevailing opinion.
This...