Dover: Castle - Operation Dynamo Dover: Castle - Operation Dynamo English Heritage

Description


Perhaps the most important time in the history of the castle was it's role in WWII, being on the front line, though it played an important role even before the front line reached the English Channel. From the Secret War tunnels Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of the beaches of Dunkirk, was co-ordinated. A 45 minute audio and visual tour takes you round many of the tunnels, whilst telling the story of the build up to war, why Operation Dynamo was needed, and the aftermath.

Charge


Included in Castle Entrance fee

Getting There


Latitude: 51.126473; Longitude: 1.32243
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Photos


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Web Link


www.english-heritage.org.uk
Disclaimer: Details correct at time of writing (25/05/2015), and on time of last update (30/05/2015) but may no longer be accurate, particularly if some time has passed.