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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2025 · 14 MIN

The Fort: 5. The Dirty Dash

from The History Podcast · host BBC Radio 4

Overwhelmed by enemy fire, Zulu Company have marshalled their casualties from the "killing ground" and staged a hurried withdrawal.Last to leave, Company Sergeant Major Shep Shepherd describes desperate efforts to account for their missing man.Senior Marine, Lance Corporal Mathew Ford cannot be found. Back at base - the decision is instant. A "no-brainer". "We're going back to get him." A small, mobile group of volunteers is assembled for the "dirty dash" - a race back to the scene of the battle in the Viking vehicles. Captain Chris Witts gives an insight into the nature of decision-making under pressure. But it's a plan that the enemy may see coming. An alternative option comes from a pilot high above them. The Fort is told solely by current and former members of the Armed Forces.Produced by Kev Core.

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