The Battle of Marathon plus Dunkirk and WWII refugees
Laurence Rees explains why Hitler didn't press his advantage at Dunkirk in 1940. Plus Michael Scott offers his insights into the 490 BC Battle of Marathon. Also this month Gillian Mawson tells the stories of Guernsey's Second World War child refugees

Published: May 19, 2010 at 2:50 PM
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