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Operation Dynamo: The Dunkirk Evacuation

November 11, 2026 · 2 h 48 min

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We all know the story: The British stepped up with their Little Boats of Dunkirk, rescuing the free world off a sandy beach, ensuring they could continue to stay in the war. But the real story? A colossal Allied command meltdown, 40,000 French soldiers fighting to the death in an urban meat grinder at Lille, and a narrow wooden breakwater never meant to dock a dinghy—let alone 200,000 men under Stuka fire. This week, we tear into the miracle evacuation and get into the mud and madness of Operation Dynamo. Let’s dive in. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to hit subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and write a review. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Join us at Patreon.com/HistoricallyHigh and get enrolled for some fun extra content Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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