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BBC Appeal for Dunkirk Veterans

The evacuation of Dunkirk, codenamed Operation Dynamo, between 26 May and 4 June 1940 continues to baffle and fascinate historians.   British, French, Canadian, and Belgian troops were cut off by the German army during the Battle of Dunkirk but the German's failed to overwhelm the allies and an ambitious rescue plan was launched to save the hundreds of thousand soldiers from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk.

This May sees the 70th anniversary of the Dunkirk evacuation and BBC South East is searching out the personal stories of veterans who were rescued or captured at Dunkirk or families of veterans who have first hand memories  waiting for news of their salvation or seeing their loved ones return.

Please contact Elaine Bruce at BBC South East on 01892 675570 or by e mail  elaine.bruce@bbc.co.uk