Abandoned at St Valéry: Why 10,000 Scots Were Left Behind

Описание: While 330,000 men were being rescued from the beaches of Dunkirk, the 51st Highland Division was miles away, fighting a desperate rearguard action against Erwin Rommel’s "Ghost Division." They were the shield that allowed the "Miracle of Dunkirk" to happen, but for them, there would be no rescue.

[INTERACTIVE GAME] Before we begin, I want you to join the ranks. Pick a number between 1 and 100. Hold that number in your mind. By the end of this video, you will discover your historical fate. Did you escape on the last boat, fall in the streets of St. Valéry, or endure five years in a German POW camp?

[WHAT YOU'LL LEARN] In this graphic-novel-style documentary, we trace the journey of the "Other BEF" through three harrowing segments:

The Outcasts: Why the 51st was separated from the main British Army and sent to the Maginot Line.

The Long Retreat: A fighting withdrawal against the speed of the Blitzkrieg and the genius of Rommel.

The Tragedy of St. Valéry: The fatal geography of the French coast and the "traitorous" fog that stopped the Royal Navy.

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