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!
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!