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vvaicneren isiana turies-old dikes gave way. The American Army sent amphibious
equipment in for rescue operations.
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I-I J ln Britain's Thames Estuary they still hunted today for bodies
V-/n anVeV isiano after the raging waters broke the sea walls (foreground) and
inundated the island.
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is one of an estimated 100,000 homeless in Britain today. She's led to safety on
Canvey Island. American servicemen helped British teams like this in rescue
work, and were praised by the British for their help.