Private Bill Watkins was one of the men who survived the retreat to Dunkirk. He put it down to one unusual incident - the sight of a young French lad spurring him on to reach the safety of an escaping ship when he had all but given up.
Bill decided this youngster was his "Talisman" - his lucky mascot. But was it wise for him to think that a lucky mascot could get him safely through the war? Probably not…especially when he joined the SAS!
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