One Decision Saved Hundreds | The Soham Railway Heroes | WW2 Hidden History

Описание: June 2nd, 1944. A British ammunition train carrying 400 tons of high explosive bombs catches fire as it approaches Soham station in Cambridgeshire. Driver Benjamin Gimbert and Fireman James Nightall face an impossible choice: jump to safety or pull the burning wagon away from the town.

What happens next becomes one of the most extraordinary acts of courage in World War 2 history.

This is the untold story of two ordinary railway workers who prevented one of Britain's worst civilian catastrophes. With the entire town of Soham sleeping just yards away, and fifty wagons of live ammunition behind them, Gimbert and Nightall made a decision that would cost one his life and save hundreds of others.

🎖️ Both men were awarded the George Cross—Britain's highest civilian honor for gallantry.

In this documentary, we explore:
• The moment fire was discovered on the leading wagon
• The desperate uncoupling under flames
• The massive explosion that created a 66-foot crater
• The incredible 18-hour railway reconstruction by British and American troops
• The lasting legacy of civilian heroism in wartime Britain

This micro-history reveals how seemingly ordinary moments demanded extraordinary courage during WW2, and how two railwaymen became symbols of duty, sacrifice, and the price of saving lives.

📅 TIMELINE:
00:00 - Introduction: Fire on the Rails
08:30 - The Decision That Changed Everything
18:45 - The Explosion
32:20 - Aftermath and Rescue
45:10 - The George Cross Heroes
55:40 - Conclusion: Legacy of Courage

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