Discover Fort Des Dunes: Dunkirk's Hidden WWII Gem
Operation Dynamo: A Haven Amidst the Chaos Fort des Dunes, overlooking the English Channel, isn't just an old fort; it's a living testament to the harrowing Dunkirk evacuation of 1940. Imagine the scene: May and June, the beaches a maelstrom of fleeing soldiers, desperate civilians, and the ever-present threat of the advancing German army. This imposing structure, built in the 19th century, provided a crucial, if often overlooked, refuge during Operation Dynamo....