The Legend of Dunkirk

S1 E3: Despite the thousands of military engagements between 1939 and 45, all worthy of note, there are certain dates forever emblazoned on the public consciousness. From the Battle of Britain to Pearl Harbor, El Alamein to D-Day, there are many to choose from. But if it's overcoming impossible odds in the face of overwhelming adversity you're looking for, then the subject of this program, the beaches of Dunkirk, has to be the most fascinating of them all.