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Cockleshell Heroes: Marines leave Bordeaux on anniversary recreation
Ten marines set out to paddle up the Gironde river to attack Nazi shipping in December 1942.
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Remembering the Cockleshell Heroes 80 years on
BBC Points West's reporter meets a relative of one of the heroes of Operation Frankton.
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BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 13:43:00
Ten former servicemen, including two from greater manchester have re—enacted a legendary world war two commando raid in france. "operation frankton" took place 80 years ago — and included marines from the north—west. known as the cockleshell heroes, they approached the french coast in a submarine, and then kayaked 12 miles up river to bordeaux where they attached limpet mines to german ships. the event was organised by lawrence moore from stockport to highlight the mental health issues faced by veterans. suzanne hailey reports. 80 years on and history is being recreated. even with modern...
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