Veterans who found themselves trapped on the beaches of northern France during the epic rescue efforts at Dunkirk have recalled their fight for survival 80 years on. Mr Whitwell managed to escape France around mid-June, nearly three weeks after the evacuation of Dunkirk. Mr Whitwell, who also fought in North Africa and then the Battle of Arnhem, said he has visited Dunkirk numerous times since. 101-year-old veteran Raymond Whitwell, from Malton, North Yorkshire (Steve Parsons/PA Archive)Advertising“What we saw was so vivid in those days that you don’t forget. But planned trips this year, organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, have been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 26, 2020 12:23 UTC