I appeared in it for all of five seconds, as I was on my bicycle. The film featured a number of wrestlers, boxers, and karate experts in small or uncredited roles, including Wilhelm von Homburg, Pepper Martin, Joe Gray, Joe Lewis, Ed Parker and - in his first screen role - Chuck Norris (background player in the House of 7 Joys scene). Broccoli thought this made the story more interesting and had additional sequences shot to be added to the release print. In between shooting sessions I took pictures of the various sets, ie the shop and the inn! Many changes had taken place in the twenty years from 1954 to the seventies but many landmarks filmed survived.I would like to see the film again the story and acting fantastic.". Looking towards Barking Reach on the north bank of the Thames. It ends up with Max singing his No 1 hit "Out of town". 1955 The group will be using similar collapsible kayaks to the Cockleshell Heroes themselves, and have been training in locations such as Exmouth and Anglesey in the run up to the challenge. It may not be the right way, or the Marine way, or the professional way, but it is my way and that's the way I want it. Quote: Originally Posted by drush9999. It was the first Warwick Film to be . The Navy was unable to penetrate the defenses without air cover . Farnborough airport's futuristic terminal building was used and so were the military barracks in Aldershot, which doubled for Siberia. The Cockleshell Heroes raided Nazi-occupied Bordeaux in December 1942 in 'Operation Frankton'. THE DOGS OF WAR (Eureka Classics) Blu-ray (Blu-ray) Christopher Walken - $25.29. Blu-ray reviews: 1. It's in Gosport. The limpet mine scenes were filmed in the King George V Docks in North Woolwich and many of the other scenes were filmed on the adjacent bomb sites and at derelict houses in the area. At a critical stage of the war, fast Merchant ships operating from Bordeaux were seriously endangering the British blockade. Suitably relieved, Ruddock carries on running. Letterboxd Limited. ", "Worthing Dome Cinema was used in the 1987 film "Wish You Were Here", starring Emily Lloyd. The film takes place during WW2 (1939-1945), but British Railways did not come into existence until 1947-1948 when the railways were nationalized. Waiting for an approaching goods train, Marine Booth (Graham Stewart) climbs onto a bridge parapet. The film location where Marine Cooney leaps off a road bridge into a coal wagon (within a Southampton-bound goods train hauled by an LSWR S15 class locomotive) is Chertsey Road, Addlestone, with Egham Hill and Chertsey in the background as well as Addlestone Cemetery beyond the two fields to the left of the railway line. The hosting fees are due in a week (or less). The north bank of the Thames with Woolwich in the distance. If like me, you're a fan of movie restoration, EUREKA CLASSICS' newly released Blu-ray of "Cockleshell Heroes" is a superb example of the way it should be done. [10], The script was written by Bryan Forbes who was better known at the time as an actor. Fun cast with a young Christopher Lee in a small role. The Joseph Losey film 'The Offence' with Sean Connery and Ian Bannen was filmed around Bracknell, with the only tower block of Flats, Point Royal in Easthampstead as Connery's home. AKA: Canoe Commandos, Cockle Shell Heroes, The Survivors, Cockleshell Heroes, Survivors Two, The Cockle Shell Heroes. On his cycle, Major Stringer stops alongside the truck in which Cooney is sitting. ", "Do you remember "Heroes of Tellemark"? main subject. You can make donations via PayPal at the Powell and Pressburger site. In 1955 a heavily fictionalised version of the story was depicted in the film The Cockleshell Heroes made by Warwick Films, and starring Anthony Newley, Trevor Howard, Christopher Lee, Victor Maddern, David Lodge and Jose Ferrer who was also the director. actor who murdered someonedream about someone faking their death Ideal for mounting / collecting. . Ruddock approaches a Milkman making deliveries. Stringer is the enthusiastic promoter of commando operations requiring daring and initiative, but has no experience leading men or operations. Cockleshell Heroes DVD Classic War Movie Jos Ferrer OOP And Rare. While the two are having a drink, Stringer takes the truck. What happened? Enemy troops discover Stevens and Bradley on a French beach as they sleep after losing their canoe during the 75 mile row from the submarine. There may still be people living who remember the film being made and what life was like round here all those years ago. It was the first Warwick Film to be filmed in CinemaScope. Codenamed Operation Frankton, 10 marines set out in kayaks to paddle up the Gironde river in France to attack Nazi ships near Bordeaux in 1942. During World War II, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them. "Hello Tom, I live in a village called Upton Grey near Odiham. Who goes there?" starring Douglas Fairbanks Jnr was made on location at Steyning and Ashurst, West Sussex, (on a local farm). But apparently not considering how little The Cockleshell Heroes actually focuses on that action. "It's lovely we can remember him and that people are inspired by what he did," she said. ", "What about Shoreham Airport? It was very popular; The Cockleshell Heroes followed the same formula. ", "Who could forget that the town hall in Maidenhead featured as a hospital, well from the outside anyway!, in Carry on Doctors.! Ruddock stumbles onward. Through the archway can be seen the barracks Clock Tower. This is opposite Docklands Street on Albert Road in London E16. The two corvettes were both scrapped shortly after filming (in 1956 and 1958 respectively). The Cockleshell Heroes (1955) Filming & Production Showing all 12 items Jump to: Filming Locations (11) Filming Dates (1) Filming Locations Edit Eastney Barracks, Southsea, Hampshire, England, UK 5 of 5 found this interesting Fort Brockhurst Station, Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK (train passing through) 4 of 4 found this interesting The raiders then disembark and begin their attack. The railway line running beneath Chertsey and Addlestone passes beneath the bridge carrying Chertsey Road. I was one of the German soldiers in a scene that the audience were convinced was shot in Oslo in the middle of a freezing winter. The hosting fees are due in a week (or less). Paul Hatlee captured this shot of the range. After giving four pints of blood before passing out, Lomas is brought back by ambulance. Paul Hatlee found the location, not quite the story's Deptford but on the north bank of the River Thames adjacent to Galleons Point in E16. 3.49. ", "Sound subject Tom. See production, box office & company info, Interesting war movie accurately based on actual deeds about the blowing up of German battleships in Bordeaux, Eastney Barracks, Southsea, Hampshire, England, UK. It says "Brickwood" on the sign which, as far as I can determine, is a Portsmouth brewery. Jose Ferrer was both star and director of the British WW2 . Holland and the Canadians with 150 photographs by Major Norman Phillips in the Books category for sale in Cape Town (ID:581087399) Looking onto Chertsey station from Railway Approach bridge in Chertsey, Surrey. There is a pub right next to the barracks. In one scene you can clearly see the SETT (Submarine Escape Training Tower) in the background. Director: Jos Ferrer Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson. The hosting fees are due in a week (or less). If any major studio wanted to follow up Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk with a similar tale of remarkable survival from World War II, Operation Frankton would be worth looking at. Difficult to find or see these days but I have it on DVD which I found in the USA. English Wikipedia. This resulted in the ship dropping the first depth charges being seen with F383 on its side but in the next shot it has F384 on the side. The Cockleshell 22 project sees 10 former marines kayak the same route to mark the 80th anniversary of the raid. By Tony Pendrey in forum British Films and Chat, By Ink8455 in forum Looking for a Video/DVD (TV), http://www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk/visit_find.htm, Flash Earth satellite and aerial imagery of the Earth in Flash, Heroes: the Greatest War Movies Ever! FOR SALE! Upload subtitles. View Profile View Forum Posts Member . To the right stand the targets of Eastney Rifle Range. Steve adds that the museum is due to reopen at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard at some time in the future. [24], During filming, the two survivors of the mission told the producers they had no idea what the cargo was in the ships that were destroyed. The film was a box office hit in 1956 and was quickly followed by the publication of . The view today by Steve Fryer who adds "The parade ground is now unused but is available to the occupants of the private apartments on the north side. Remove Ads Cast Crew Details Genres Genre war Themes 21 reviews In December 1942, ten Royal Marines launched a daring canoe attack on German ships lying in Bordeaux harbour - a hazardous and successful offensive, in which only two survived. I would love to see the film if it was completed. Two nights later, the Cockleshell Heroes row the final miles towards Bordeaux. [28], Based on the real-life Operation Frankton, the film was quickly followed by the publication of Brigadier C. E. Lucas Phillips' book of the same name. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. MARGARET LOCKWOOD: English actress. "Bracknell, point royal, and bracknell town centre, the film, The Offence, starring Sean Connery. Has your local area has ever appeared on the big screen? [19], The then-famous British singer, Yana (Pamela Guard), is shown in a cameo role as a sweetly-singing blonde Wren (Women's Royal Naval Service member) in a pub scene, shortly before a brawl erupts. A car arrives at the guardhouse. 1955 film by Jos Ferrer. COCKLESHELL HEROES In 1942, Major 'Blondie' Hasler led members of the Royal Marines Boom Patrol Detachment (RMBPD) on Operation Frankton. Thompson, who was not supposed to go on the raid, volunteers to take his place. [18], During production the film was sometimes known as Survivors Two. Fort Widley. Forbes had been writing a lot of short stories and journalistic pieces, and had done some uncredited work on the screenplay for Warwick's The Black Knight. "[23] He says these scenes involved Howard and were directed by Allen. [21], Irving Allen decided Maibaum's script did not have enough comedy, so he had Forbes rewrite Maibaum's revision and direct some sequences without telling Ferrer. This is the former staff quarters building at the Royal Marine Artillery Barracks in Eastney, Hampshire. Bruce Lee does not appear in the film, but receives a production credit as "Karate advisor" (action choreographer) for . The film depicts a heavily fictionalised version of Operation Frankton, the December 1942 raid on German cargo shipping by British Royal Marines Commandos, who infiltrated Bordeaux Harbour using folding kayaks. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Cockleshell Heroes Blu-ray Region B U.K. Eureka Special Edition at the best online prices at eBay! On 29th. QUENTIN L. HARTWIG Bendix Field: The History of an Airport and Legen (Hardback) - $33.40. I live with in a stones throw of it. Captain Thompson: Your men give the impression of being an ill-disciplined rabble. 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He says they wanted to blow the mill up but he wouldn't let them, so they had to build a replica next to it. Actors: Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, Colin Blakely. Time ticks away as the squad reach the beach. Cables were run off to every house so they wouldn't have to keep taking aerials down and putting them up again after filming sessions. Steve Fryer repeats an earlier shot for this comparison. (RL). [13], Filming was done in Portugal and at several Royal Marine establishments, with the Commandant-General Royal Marines training the actors for drill and canoe handling. The scene where 007 is captured and released on a bridge in north Korea was also filmed here in a near by quarry pit in the woods. A few minutes later, Ruddock reappears from the house after knocking out Morris the lodger during the brief fight. Cockleshell Heroes - Jose Ferrer, Trevor Howard . Corporal Stevens (Peter Arne), Marine Bradley (John Van Eyssen), Marine Wilby, Marine Clarke (Anthony Newley), Marine Newville, Marine Steadman, Marine Vanner, Marine Hodgson, Marine Todd (Robert Desmond) . Location(s): Cornwall, Hampshire, London, Middlesex, Surrey, Region(s): London C-D, South East A-D, South West. The Four Horse Shoes public house at Burrow Hill Green, Chobham in Surrey with Burrow Hill House to the right. Good luck! David Lodge is also filmed running over the road bridge adjacent to Chertsey railway station where a Southern electric train can be seen drawing into the Up platform. Broadcasting House, 10 Havelock Road, Southampton, SO14 7PU. Bookings: 07795 342639E-Mail: Jayne@jaynedarling.co.ukWebsite htt. James Churcher's modern view shows the railway's route as a cycle-way. in the film - as a hairdresser. Impressed by Ruddock's apparent stamina the WVS Driver (Judith Furse) says farewell. The marines respond to their names. Posters are sourced from TMDb and Posteritati, and appear for you and visitors to your profile and content, depending on settings. Captain Thompson is talking to Major Stringer about his family history. [2] The film depicts a heavily fictionalised version of Operation Frankton, the December 1942 raid on German cargo shipping by British Royal Marines Commandos, who infiltrated Bordeaux Harbour using folding kayaks. It has been used as test areas for scences in 007 the world is not enough envolving fast boats and luxury sunseekers. When Thompson and the other prisoners refuse to divulge what their mission was, they are shot by firing squad, just as the mines explode. Language Label Description Also known as; English: The Cockleshell Heroes. Set during the Second World War, it is a fictionalised account of Operation Frankton, the December 1942 raid on German cargo shipping by British Royal Marines, when Special Boat Service commandos infiltrated Bordeaux Harbour using . Clarke and the other watch as the mine detonates off shore. Lieutenant Colonel Herbert "Blondie" Hasler, RM, the leader of the real-life raid, was seconded to Warwick Films as a technical advisor. Part of it was filmed at Poole harbour in 1964 (I think). [4] The script was based on a Reader's Digest account of the mission by George Kent.[5]. shop * great products * worldwide delivery * Logistics in World 185783954487 Just two crews made it almost the 100 miles to the port - canoeing solely by night and resting by day - to plant mines on the enemy ships. The studio was sited initially at the Old Fort and later near where the Church of the Good Shepherd stands today. Some of them that I remember are "South Parade Pier!" Cockleshell Heroes Date: 1955 Director: Jos Ferrer Production Company: Warwick Film Productions Stars: Jos Ferrer, Dora Bryan, Trevor Howard, Victor Maddern, Anthony Newley, Sydney Tafler, Gladys Henson, Christopher Lee, Sam Kydd Location (s): Cornwall, Hampshire, London, Middlesex, Surrey Region (s): London C-D, South East A-D, South West A locomotive pulling a parcel van passes over the crossing. A Royal Marine Reserve Major must work with a veteran Captain and a group of incorrigible recruits to attempt what is generally regarded as a suicide mission: the covert destruction of an entire German shipyard in occupied France. This was the film that featured a burning South Parade pier which came about when one of the studio lights set fire to it! Maj. Stringer (Jose Ferrer) needs to assemble a crack squad of British Royal Marines for a highly unusual mission. However Iam also the direct desandant to Private 624 John Burton of the 11th Hussars who was at the Charge of the Light Brigade and not only do we still own his campaign medal , but since 2004 ( the 150th anniversary of the Charge)we have now accquired the rest of his medals he was intitled to. Of course it finished with everyone singing "Out of town". We will mention anyone who helps and give full credit for all location shots received. As the submarine carrying the canoeists arrive off the Gironde estuary, a depth charge attack by a passing German patrol boat knocks out Ruddock's partner. The canoes are loaded before the submarine sets sail for the three night journey to Bordeaux. 07-08-09 12:52 PM #22. dadsarmy. Fortunately the station building and the platform remain as can be seen in this picture by James. "It was not a happy picture at all," said Forbes. The producer, Cubby Broccoli, went on to produce films about a famous fictional commander of the Royal Navy in the James Bond franchise. The Cockleshell Heroes; Donate to keep BritMovie alive. . The commandos are inserted into the sea close to the mouth of the Gironde river in their Cockle Mk II collapsible canoes as Greaves resubmerges and HMS Tuna disappears. As he cycles south, Ferrer has to wait for a passing northbound train (a van hauled by LSWR T9 class locomotive 30729) so he takes the opportunity to abandon his bicycle in favour of a ride in the rear of a fish lorry. Send your story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk. Major Stringer's car approaches the parade. Apparently there are no known copies in existence. Cinema blockbusters made on the Beach included an adaptation of Charles Dickens novel, Little Dorrit and the Mayor of Casterbridge produced under the guidance of the author, Thomas Hardy. (PW), The Major arrives at the station just as the Portsmouth train is about to leave. Steve Fryer provides this shot of the same building which is now private apartments. Shepperton Studios with Littleton Park House in the background. Alas I wasn't involved at the time of making any of these, except for photographs at Blackbushe of the mock ups and flat aircraft, which look strange when seen from the wrong angle.". A film by Arnold Ridley of Dad's Army fame was made in and around here in the 1920's called the ghost train. Major Stringer is the first to arrive at the barracks. In 2011, the BCC created a very thorough and interesting documentary, The Most Courageous Raid of WWII. Shoreham airport was used in the Da Vinci Code more recently.". The Cockleshell Heroes (1955) Filming & Production. A decent "grandad" flick but it's not winning any awards for originality. This appears to be near Gallions Point on the north bank of the River Thames as indicated by the distinctive arrangement of the three chimneys of Woolwich Power Station in the distance. It was the company's fourth movie. (RL). )[6], Alan Ladd had appeared in Warwick's first three films, and was discussed as a possible star. The Cockleshell Heroes is a 1955 British war film with Trevor Howard, Anthony Newley, David Lodge and Jose Ferrer, who also directed. And our local cathedrals are accustomed to Hollywood rolling into town. In an outhouse, the Major finds and takes a bicycle. The same watermill featured on the cover of Black Sabbath's first album, released in 1970. . imported from Wikimedia project. The parade ground at Eastney Barracks. Great George Street with Little George Street to the right. The River Thames with Woolwich Power Station penetrating the skyline. Young arrived in Hollywood in October 1954 to discuss the film with Ferrer. The money the studios paid him helped to restore the near derelict watermill which is the only working one on the Thames now. The next evening, the squad prepare for the journey along the Gironde. Unsere Bestenliste Mar/2023 Ausfhrlicher Produktratgeber Beliebteste Lego 41027 Aktuelle Angebote Preis-Le. Amongst the laughable miniature work and perfunctory set design, it is well-paced and incidentally tense. There is also memorial garden for the Royal Marines to the left of the image.". (It was not a castle at all). The film briefly uses several railway locations including the level crossing (Military Road) adjacent to Fort Brockhurst railway station on the (by then "goods only") Gosport branch in Hampshire. RM 2J98J72 - Pointe de Grave, Gironde, France - A memorial to the Royal Marines on Operation Frankton, often known as The Cockleshell Heroes RM E3X2TG - SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH. I will always remember the opening scene, the vicar riding his bike down the hill out of control and ending up in the duck pond. from The New York Times: And the bedridden Erica appeared briefly, furiously exhorting Elizabeth to draw. I watched the filming on many occasions, as a lot of it was just yards from where I lived.". Then, finally, in 2003 The Queen of Sheba's Pearls was filmed here by Colin Nuttley ( including a host of British actors including Rollo Weeks and dame Eileen Atkins). At the time 1976 it was quite a tourist attraction. Sergeant Craig trains the men following Stringer's directions, but Thompson strongly disapproves of his commander's lax methods. During WW2, German ships are "safely" docked upriver at Bordeaux, but the British send a team of kayakers to attack them. All this during harsh December weather. This now listed building has no square rooms and was called the 'Thruppeny Bit Building' because of its many sides. Debbie Nicholl. And this is the view from Bell Bridge which takes Bell Bridge Road over the railway. If you are lucky you might even find the engine, that was used in the crash, buried in the field. Mobilesite. Five were mined and badly damaged, but only two of the 10-man team survived. Location found by James Churcher. The T9 is 30729! They are aiming to have the challenge completed by 18 December. The raid is launched soon afterwards by submarine in HMSTuna under the command of Lieutenant-Commander Greaves. On the orders of Thompson, the men are given an hour's close order drill. When a test mission ends disastrously, Stringer admits his mistake and turns to Thompson, who soon whips the marines into shape. "Tom, I live in a cottage at the old Longparish station near Andover. [9] At the time, Ferrer was considered a film star having appeared in the popular Moulin Rouge. Main Road in Portsmouth, Hampshire with HMS Victory in the background. In fact the snow was 5 tons of salt sprinkled everywhere and every possible clue was removed that would give the game away. Certificate: U. EAN: Does not apply. Cockleshell Heroes [DVD] - DVD LGVG The Cheap Fast Free Post. The location was seen in The Odd Job, On the Double and High Treason. Remove Ads Cast Crew Details Genres Studios Columbia Pictures Warwick Film Productions Country UK Language English Alternative Titles Marine Cooney (John Fabian) thumbs a lift from a truck. The training camp scenes in the film were shot at Eastney Barracks in Southsea, Hampshire. The Marines were formed 28 October 1664. "Whilst attending Clayesmore School in the quaint village of Iwerne Minster near Blandford in the early eighties, I have to make you aware of the filming of one of the funniest scenes of the classic hit 'Only Fools and Horses'. . the scenes were shot in Bracknell, when it was developing as a New Town. [26], It was one of the ten most popular films at the British box office in 1956. Following hard routine they now face seventy miles of arduous paddling upriver. The gates and lines are long gone, but the station remains.". Please do not forward additional screen captures to us but bring the detail to our attention, for we do, and are, 're-addressing' these older entries as time allows. James provides this image of the location now. The former barracks has now been given over to private housing. My particular place of interest is Warblington Castle. Located by Johnny Maton, this is number 7 Green Lane, Shepperton which has been converted to retail use and is currently occupied, rather appropriately, by Lodge Brothers. There have been significant changes to the station building as Nick Boorman's comparison shows. Sergeant Craig RM (Victor Maddern) introduces himself to the men who have volunteered for hazardous service. After more exercises, two man canoes are handled correctly. As the firing squad waits, the Gestapo Commandant (Walter Fitzgerald) gives Captain Thomas, Corporal Stevens and Marines Ruddock and Bradley one last chance to cooperate. The 11th Hussars were sent to Aldershot after they returned from the Crimean war.If you wuish to contact me you may do so on my mobile number which is Jason Robinson 07851197185.I also now of a desendant of one of the oldest surviving soldiers of the charge and his ancesters grave you can still see. Its significance reportedly led Winston Churchill to say he believed the raid could have shortened the war by six months. here are some of them, "Children of men"(2006), "Back to the secret garden"(1946), "The Canterville Ghost", "The Great Kadinsky", "Pie In The Sky", "Inspector Wexford", "Birds Of A Feather", "In the Name of Love", "Future via Hope", "Why Trains Crash", "Big Smoke", "High Heels & Low Lifes", "The Cazelets", "The Glass", and "On the Right Track". Five were badly damaged in the raid. (RL). Did you know that parts of the latest James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace" were filmed in North Hampshire? Item location: GB, United Kingdom. The biggest problem is, The Cockleshell Heroes is also lacking in flavour. "It's going to be pretty cold out there and they'll really feel the weather, so when they first get into the river, they'll know it.". "Dear Tom. The way that you can see Big Ben and Tower Bridge in the same shot out of every window in London. Opening credits prologue 1: The Marines were formed 28th. The BritMovie site needs funds to keep going and to pay the hosting fees. This film was made before the Railway Children film and Walkabout, when Jenny Agutter was relatively unknown. The Cockleshell Heroes (English) 0 references. Postmouth , England-March-1942. He is given command of a small group of volunteers. General Film Discussion; Filmmakers; . The studio paid for them to be removed and a large communal mast was put up in a field just outside the village. Their task was to canoe 70 miles up the River Gironde to Bordeaux and use limpet mines to sink a number of cargo ships preparing to take the latest German equipment to Japan. Wikipedia Information. The episode in question is the one where, in a classic Edwardian Stately home (Clayesmore School main building) they attempt to knock the chandalier through from the ceiling to clean it, however they position the sheet to catch the chandalier under the wrong one and subsequently the wright one falls, crashing to the floor. Imdb gives locations as Shepperton Studios & Portugal but anyone know details? Cockle Mark II canoe Photo by Cocklecanoe - CC BY-SA 3.0 Further DetailsTitle: Bendix Field: The History of an Airport and Legendary Pilot 284688569556 This is Peter's shot of the same location. His team of twelve commandos - two per Cockle Mk II - would then row the canoes via the estuary into the Bordeaux harbor. The village of Mapledurham near Reading "moved" to North Norfolk to be the scene of an audacious attempt by German paratroopers disguised as Polish soldiers to capture Winston Churchill. There were a lot of things about this film that didn't really make a great deal of sense. Re: MoC OOP #376 Post by hearthesilence Tue Sep 06, 2022 9:18 pm . "Shoreham beach or bungalow town was hailed as the UK's hollywood in the early 1920's and most of the hollywood stars including i believe charlie chaplin lived here at some time. When the British Admiralty was approached to co-operate it requested that Spencer Tracy play the lead. A very young Jane Asher also features. During the Second World War, newly promoted Major Stringer of the Royal Marines devises a novel idea for a raid. 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