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  • 2007-03-25T23:00:00Z on BBC Two
  • 1h
  • 1h (1 episode)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
Jeremy Clarkson tells the story of one of the most daring operations of World War II - the Commando raid on the German occupied dry dock at St. Nazaire in France on 28th March 1942. It was an operation so heroic that it resulted in the award of five Victoria Crosses and 80 other decorations for gallantry.

1 episode

A behind-the-scenes look at Jeremy Clarkson's historical documentary about the daring World War II commando raid on the port at St Nazaire. This programme follows the team every step of the way, from constructing a giant, 24-feet long, exact replica of the commando's boat to the filming of the boat in action and its spectacular explosive finale.

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