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The Most Courageous Raid of World War II

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC HD

Available for 12 months

Lord Ashdown tells the story of the Cockleshell Heroes, who took part in one of the most audacious commando raids of World War II - to blow up enemy shipping in Bordeaux harbour. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Paddy Ashdown
Executive Producer:
Dominic Crossley-Holland

BBC HD