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In early 1942 Britain was facing a most critical situation. The success of the German U-Boat raids on transatlantic shipping threatened Britain’s supply of food and arms, and was damaging her morale. The daring and brilliantly successful cross-channel Raid on the huge Dry-dock at St Nazaire, France, carried out by British Commando and Naval Forces, lifted Britain’s morale and demonstrated that bravery could achieve the apparently impossible. Five Victoria Crosses (VCs) were won on the Raid, the largest number ever awarded for a single Action.
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Limited Edition prints of David Rowlands’
“The Raid on St. Nazaire” are available for purchase.
Click here for full ordering details
ALL funds raised will go to the St.Nazaire Society. |
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| 1) |
Lieutenant - Commander S.H Beattie
VC, RN Cambletown (BIOGRAPHY) |
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| 2) |
Sergeant T.F (Tommy) Durrant
VC, 1 Commando |
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Lieutenant - Colonel A.C (Charles) Newman VC, 2 Commando |
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| 5) |
Able Seaman W.A (Bill) Savage
VC, MGB 314 (BIOGRAPHY) |
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