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Episode 60 - Operation Dynamo and ‘the miracle of Dunkirk’
Episode 60 - Operation Dynamo and ‘the miracle of Dunkirk’
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
May 21, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
On the 80th anniversary of Operation Dynamo during the Second World War, we’re joined by Senior Properties Historian Paul Pattison to discover how the rescue of 338,000 allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk was masterminded by Vice Admiral Bertram Ramsay from deep inside Dover Castle’s top-secret tunnels. Learn about the events leading up to it, how it was accomplished and why it was such an important turning point in the war.
Plus, listen to an interview with former Army Signalman and Operation Dynamo veteran, Richard Sheen, to understand what life was like at Dover Castle at the time. Sadly, Richard passed away in 2019 at the age of 99. This episode is dedicated to him and his family.
To discover more about Dover Castle and Operation Dynamo, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/dover
Plus, listen to an interview with former Army Signalman and Operation Dynamo veteran, Richard Sheen, to understand what life was like at Dover Castle at the time. Sadly, Richard passed away in 2019 at the age of 99. This episode is dedicated to him and his family.
To discover more about Dover Castle and Operation Dynamo, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/dover
Released:
May 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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