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Dunkirk veterans (from left) Mr Jim Chadwick, Capt Harold Dugdale
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Dunkirk veterans (from left) Mr Jim Chadwick, Capt Harold Dugdale
Dunkirk veterans (from left) Mr Jim Chadwick, Capt Harold Dugdale and Mr George Behan point out the beaches where men were picked up by a flotilla of ships and boats during the evacuation to teacher Mr Rob Hodgson and members of his first-form English class. One of the maps is a modern day issue but the other was actually carried by one of the veterans at the time of Dunkirk.2nd March 1988
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Huddersfield Examiner Archive
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United Kingdom
Media ID 21688731
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Dunkirk Veterans Share Their Heroic Tales with Engaged Students
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. In this photo print, we witness a poignant moment of intergenerational connection as Dunkirk veterans Mr Jim Chadwick, Capt Harold Dugdale, and Mr George Behan engage in an animated conversation with their attentive audience. Standing beside them is the dedicated teacher, Mr Rob Hodgson, who has brought history to life for his first-form English class. The three war heroes point towards the distant beaches where they were once rescued by a fleet of ships and boats during the historic evacuation at Dunkirk. As they recount their experiences from that fateful time in 1940, their faces reflect both pride and somber reflection. Amongst the props used to illustrate this remarkable event are two maps. While one map represents modern-day geography, it is the other that truly captures our attention. This precious artifact was carried by one of these brave veterans during the actual Dunkirk operation—an invaluable piece of history now shared with eager young minds. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by these courageous men for future generations' freedom and peace. It showcases how education can bridge gaps between different eras and instill respect for those who have shaped our world through unimaginable challenges. Captured on March 2nd, 1988, this photograph immortalizes a unique encounter between past and present—a testament to resilience and human spirit that will continue inspiring generations to come.
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