The Epic of Walcheren

Series

Series Name
British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.
1429
Date Released
8 Nov 1944
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Roosevelt Re-Elected
  2. 2Ploesti Aflame (Captured German Pictures)
  3. 3Danes Hit Back! First Pictures General Strike
  4. 4The Epic of Walcheren
  5. 5Trailer: Diphtheria VI

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 5
Summary
British and Canadians co-operate with Royal Navy in seaborne attack on Dutch island which commands Scheldt estuary. After severe fighting Walcheren passes into allied hands.
Keywords
Navy; Military
Library number
14131
Length of story (in feet)
278
Story extras:
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