To the Germans during WWII Dover Castle was simply a landmark which had looked out towards France for over 800 years, but deep below the castle walls were some of the most secretive rooms of the entire war.
From June 10th, visitors to Dover Castle will be able to experience for themselves what it was like to live and work in the secret tunnels of Dover Castles during what became known as Operation Dynamo, known better today was the evacuation of Dunkirk.
Churchill himself spent many hours down in these dark tunnels helping to meticulously plan for what was in reality a rather panic stricken retreat, but due to the planning taking place down there the majority of the British soldiers who were stranded near Dunkirk were brought back safely. What made this even more famous were the floatilla of small boats from fishing boats and river cruisers to rowing boats which helped rescue the stranded soldiers.
The exhibition uses various multimedia demonstrations and techniques to transport visitors from the secret Dover Castle tunnels, across the channel to the frontline on the famous Dunkirk beaches.
More information can be found on the English Heritage Operation Dynamo web site.
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