This is an excellent book and tells us what happened to the men of the 51st Highland Division who did not escape at Dunkirk. This story has easily been forgotten and their sacrifice should be remembered. Their forced march from France to Poland, starvation, cruelty, unforgetable lice (who were better fed than the troops!), some kindness from locals and comradeship born out of suffering plus some humour too. These men in my eyes were real heroes and should never be forgotten.
My father in law, Sandy Baillie, was also taken at St Valery-en Caux and this book has made me really understand what he went through - like the author's brother, he did not talk much about his experiences. The book mentions the camp that my father in law was ... Read More:
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