by Bali Rai
The story of Captain John Ashdown, the RIASC and their mules, and their part in Dunkirk needs to be told. I am proud to have told that tale, and hope that you have enjoyed it. Perhaps you will learn a little more about this hidden aspect of British history, too.
Bali Rai, 2018
Captain John Ashdown in formal uniform.
Akbar Khan, the only Company 32 casualty during the retreat from Dunkirk.
Reproduced courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
While the events described and some of the characters in this book may be based on actual historical events and real people, Fazal Khan is a fictional character, created by the author, and his story is a work of fiction.
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Text © Bali Rai, 2019
Cover illustration © Alette Straathof, 2019
Burial certificate for Akbar Khan used with permission from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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