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Dutch Sail Away Under Nazis Noses
A Dutch sailor and his wife recount daring wartime escape from Loire ports as German forces advance toward Paris. They joined Britain’s war effort with merchant navy service and mine sweeping duties, while plans unfold for Dutch liberation in the Indies.
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Thomas A Boynton
New York
France
Australia
Chamois Bas
Bedies
Edward G. Serle
Restands Navy
Paris
Mands
Preach
Zori
Nanves
Sarle
Roterdam
Bea
Serle
Ips
Loire
SE Nazaire
Leire
Cermans
United States
Winston Churchill
Britain
Bristow Channel
Churchill
Bristol
Merchant Marine
Royal Netherlands Navy
WAAP
Women’s Auxiliary Air Forces
Serie
Orfers
Indies
Holland’s