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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Battle_of_DunkirkBattle of Dunkirk - Wikipedia

    As the Allies were losing the Battle of France on the Western Front, the Battle of Dunkirk was the defence and evacuation of British and other Allied forces to Britain from 26 May to 4 June 1940. After the Phoney War, the Battle of France began in earnest on 10 May 1940.

    • 26 May-4 June 1940
    • See aftermath
    • Dunkirk, France

  2. www.history.com › topics › world-war-iiBattle of Dunkirk - HISTORY

    Jan 25, 2018 · During the Battle of Dunkirk from May 26 to June 4, 1940, some 338,000 British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and other Allied troops were evacuated from Dunkirk to England as German...

  3. www.britannica.com › story › timeline-of-the-dunkirkTimeline of the Dunkirk Evacuation | Britannica

    On Sunday, May 26, 1940, German forces resumed offensive toward Dunkirk, and Operation Dynamo was ordered to commence. On Monday, May 27, Operation Dynamo’s first full day occurred. German Luftwaffe destroyed Dunkirk harbour, and 7,669 troops were rescued.

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  5. www.britannica.com › event › Dunkirk-evacuationDunkirk evacuation | Facts, Map, Photos, Numbers, Timeline ...

    Jul 22, 2024 · Dunkirk evacuation (May 26–June 4, 1940), in World War II, the evacuation of about 198,000 soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and 140,000 French and Belgian troops from the French seaport of Dunkirk to England. Naval vessels and hundreds of civilian boats were used in the operation.

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  6. www.thetimelinegeek.com › battle-of-dunkirkBattle of Dunkirk & Evacuation Timeline 1940 | TheTimelineGeek

    Mar 7, 2022 · This timeline details the main events of the World War Two Battle for Dunkirk and the evacuation of stranded soldiers from the beach. 1939 (1st September) German troops invaded Poland. Polish forces fought back but were no match for Hitler’s Blitzkrieg attack. 1939 (3rd September)

  7. www.britannica.com › study › timeline-of-the-dunkirkTimeline of the Dunkirk Evacuation - Student Center ...

    Dunkirk evacuation timeline: On Sunday, May 26, 1940, German forces resume offensive toward Dunkirk and Operation Dynamo was ordered to commence . On Monday, May 27, 1940, Operation Dynamo’s first full day occurred.

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  9. www.bbc.co.uk › worldwars › wwtwoBBC - History - World Wars: Dunkirk

    Feb 17, 2011 · Dates: 26 May to 4 June 1940. Location: Dunkirk. Outcome: Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of around 350,000 British, French and Belgian troops from Dunkirk, enabled the Allies to...

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