They grew all their own food - the prisoners spread their own dung on the fields to grow potatoes - he recalled when the wind blew over the camp it stank!
He died three years ago now at the ripe old age of 88. Hi health wasn't too bad up until the last few months -aside from two replaced hips. A wonderful man, he and my Auntie never ever had a holiday abroad from the UK, as a prisoner was his only time abroad!
He was then marched back down the beach about a couple of miles by two German soldiers. He had walked a mile before the Germans realized that he had a pistol strapped to his calve and took it off him. He had no opportunity to use it - but i recall him saying that the two German soldiers were very angry that they hadn't noticed. I don't know what happened to him after that - other than going to a POW camp. He said the Germans treated them pretty well and that they were incredibly resourceful.
I'm really proud to say that my great Uncle was on this raid. He spent the rest of his war in a P.O.W. camp. He was a Commando, Lance Corporal, at the time, and his job on this mission was to blow up the old dock gate - the one at the other end of the dock.
He completed his mission and ended up in the water, holding on to the side of a life raft with six other men - one that was almost dead laying across the top. They floated back down the estuary and he swam to shore and was captured.
And yet Britain has been surrendered with out a shot being fired to islamics and zionists... these boys would be rolling in their graves...
Seems like the best genetics of Britain were killed back in those days, where are the real men who will stand up for Britain now? Only politically correct pencil necked limp wristed geeks left... same with all of Western Europe.
Epic ! The best and the worst that Britain had to offer in those dark days. The best in respect of the quality and enthusiasm of those young soldiers striving towards an objective whatever the odds against them; the worst in respect of the muddle and parsimony that saw them face the enemy with no weapon more potent than their absolute determination to win, regardless of the cost. Thanks for sharing this poignant memoir of an era whose attitudes and aspirations were soon to change forever.
Agreed, I believe (among others) that THIS attack did more to scare the Germans and ADD to the general confusion on the Atlantic Coast, and further diverting attention from the East. It also spurred the imagination of the French Maquis (Underground). 5*****
I live in Vancouver, Canada now - but every time i drive past the British Ex Serviceman's club i always think of him.
There's an anecdotal titbit for you :)
bickydee 7 months ago
They grew all their own food - the prisoners spread their own dung on the fields to grow potatoes - he recalled when the wind blew over the camp it stank!
He died three years ago now at the ripe old age of 88. Hi health wasn't too bad up until the last few months -aside from two replaced hips. A wonderful man, he and my Auntie never ever had a holiday abroad from the UK, as a prisoner was his only time abroad!
bickydee 7 months ago
He was then marched back down the beach about a couple of miles by two German soldiers. He had walked a mile before the Germans realized that he had a pistol strapped to his calve and took it off him. He had no opportunity to use it - but i recall him saying that the two German soldiers were very angry that they hadn't noticed. I don't know what happened to him after that - other than going to a POW camp. He said the Germans treated them pretty well and that they were incredibly resourceful.
bickydee 7 months ago
@bickydee THX for the story!
2bn442RCT 7 months ago
I'm really proud to say that my great Uncle was on this raid. He spent the rest of his war in a P.O.W. camp. He was a Commando, Lance Corporal, at the time, and his job on this mission was to blow up the old dock gate - the one at the other end of the dock.
He completed his mission and ended up in the water, holding on to the side of a life raft with six other men - one that was almost dead laying across the top. They floated back down the estuary and he swam to shore and was captured.
bickydee 7 months ago
@bickydee Thanks for the story!
2bn442RCT 7 months ago
fantastic well done film what brave men.
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And yet Britain has been surrendered with out a shot being fired to islamics and zionists... these boys would be rolling in their graves...
Seems like the best genetics of Britain were killed back in those days, where are the real men who will stand up for Britain now? Only politically correct pencil necked limp wristed geeks left... same with all of Western Europe.
bookteafun 1 year ago
Epic ! The best and the worst that Britain had to offer in those dark days. The best in respect of the quality and enthusiasm of those young soldiers striving towards an objective whatever the odds against them; the worst in respect of the muddle and parsimony that saw them face the enemy with no weapon more potent than their absolute determination to win, regardless of the cost. Thanks for sharing this poignant memoir of an era whose attitudes and aspirations were soon to change forever.
ThibetanMonk 1 year ago
Great documentary. Jeremy clarkson also made an awesome documentary about this titlesd the greatest raid ever. I highly recommend it!
stig1893 1 year ago
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MrMagiskMann 2 years ago
I like this docu's.
masticina 2 years ago
Wow! It took a lot of courage for the British Naval and Army commandos to engage this dangerous mission. Thanks for sharing!
Galacticplane 2 years ago 11
Great documentary. 5/5. I wonder how many troops the Germans moved from the Eastern front to Western. Anything to make a serious impact on things?
chicago85bearz 2 years ago 7
Agreed, I believe (among others) that THIS attack did more to scare the Germans and ADD to the general confusion on the Atlantic Coast, and further diverting attention from the East. It also spurred the imagination of the French Maquis (Underground). 5*****
spritz0 2 years ago 13