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"I am ordered to commandeer this vessel, immediately, for use by the navy."
The crew of the motor vessel Bee were expecting to be home for supper. Instead, they found themselves crossing the English Channel in an unarmed civilian ship - heading straight into the deadliest evacuation of World War II.
Based on the real diary of the Bee's engineer, May 1940: Destination Dunkirk brings to life the courage, fear, and extraordinary humanity behind Operation Dynamo. Within thirty-six hours, the Bee was navigating a sea littered with wreckage, oil, and bodies - dodging bombs and bullets as wave after wave of German aircraft bore down overhead.
This is not the story of generals or admirals. It is the story of the Little Ships - and the ordinary men who answered the call to save an army.
"Exciting, powerful, and utterly absorbing - fans of naval adventure and military history will find plenty of suspense." - Wishing Shelf Review
Perfect for readers of: C.S. Forester, Dunkirk history, WWII naval fiction, British military history, Operation Dynamo, Little Ships, historical fiction based on true stories.
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