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Aug 2023
27m 36s

Episode 434-Red Beach-To Move is to Die

Ray Harris Jr
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As the flanking attacks to either side of Dieppe have had mixed results, it’s now time for the direct attack on the town. Here, the Germans are well dug in, but coming ashore are 30 Canadian tanks to challenge for supremacy of the beach. Yet there is a slight delay before the tanks land and the Germans use that to slaughter the Essex Scottish. To view suppor ... Show More
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