WATCH: Perth war hero receives France’s highest military honour, the Legion d’honneur
A Perth war hero whose bravery helped clear the way for the Dunkirk evacuation has been given France's highest military honour.
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Price soars as bidders battle it out over war scene
A painting which captured the human drama of the “miracle of Dunkirk” astounded auction bidders in Perth when it soared way beyond initial expectations and sold for £26,000.
Dramatic picture of war time evacuation to be sold in Perth
An epic picture depicting the mass evacuation of British forces from the beaches of Dunkirk – and painted by a man who was actually there – is to be auctioned in Perth.
Overlooked valour: The Black Watch and the Scots at St Valery
As the famous Dunkirk evacuations played out, some 150 miles south-west Scottish soldiers were preparing to go on the offensive.
How the Dunkirk movie rekindled a Fife man’s memories of his father’s spirited adventures
The recently released Dunkirk movie has inspired former journalist Ian Nimmo, of Fife, to write down his late father’s first-hand account of being evacuated from the beaches. Michael Alexander reports.
“An immortal story of courage, sacrifice, endurance and faith”: Here’s how The Courier covered the Battle of Dunkirk
The Battle of Dunkirk was one of the most pivotal turning points of World War II - and is the subject of a new film by Christopher Nolan now out in cinemas.
Dundee University students will report to UK and Scottish governments on life in French refugee camps
Students from Dundee University are working to help the Scottish and UK Governments better understand the refugee crisis.