The Gordon Highlanders Captured in France in 1940
by
Stewart Mitchell
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2017
During the German May 1940 offensive, the 51st (Highland) Division, including the 1st and 5th Battalions Gordon Highlanders, became separated from the British Expeditionary Force. After a heroic stand at St Valery-en-Caux the Division surrendered when fog thwarted efforts to evacuate them.
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