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The events that unfolded at Dunkirk remain one of the greatest stories in human history.
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In a race against time, over 800 defenseless private boats crossed the English Channel to rescue the stranded soldiers from the inferno at the beaches of Dunkirk. The documentary Battle of Dunkirk: From Disaster to Triumph examines the extraordinary personal bravery of individual veterans — from moments of fear and chaos to uplifting stories of heroism and sacrifice in a battle that changed the course of World War II.
Director: Sonia Anderson
Language: English
Run time: 1 hour, 13 minutes
Release date: 2018
MPAA rating: Documentary, NR

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