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Interesting Andy, not least because it clearly confirms that 1 Corps were likely to be left behind (although in the end of course, they weren't). This rather gives the lie I feel to those who argue that Gort deliberately sacrificed his territorial battalions and of course the continuing controversy over 51st Division.
Agree, I've just read it myself. Couple of points I found interesting was the mention of a Naval Officer suggesting the construction of a pier made from vehicles. I would think he had seen one somewhere else as I understand it, it was a Lt. in the Military Police who had the original idea. First mention I've seen of Barker being replaced by Alexander. Quite a diplomatic mention too. My books suggest he embarked on the Duchess of Fife or Medway Queen.
