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The Most Courageous Raid of World War II

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four

Available for years

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

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Presenter:
Paddy Ashdown
Executive Producer:
Dominic Crossley-Holland

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