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Dunkirk

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Lt Gen Sir Brian Horrocks, who commanded 700 men at Dunkirk, discusses the evacuation. The programme also contains specially filmed statements by Admirals Sir Vaughan Morgan and Sir William Tennant.

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Tue 13 Nov 195622:00
BBC Television Service

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Sir Brian Horrocks joined the Middlesex Regiment on the outbreak of World War I in 1914. He was captured during the First Battle of Ypres and remained a prisoner until the end of the war. After dedicating 15 years to working as an infantry captain, he had become a high-ranking officer by the start of World War II. Aside from his military career, he competed in the pentathlon at the 1924 Olympic Games.

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  • Tue 13 Nov 195622:00
    BBC Television Service

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WWII: Dunkirk Evacuation Collection

WWII: Dunkirk Evacuation Collection

This programme is available online as part of the WWII: Dunkirk Evacuation Collection