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I don't think it was. Dunkirk returned to Britain many soldiers, hundreds of thousands, by very good fortune. They left all their equipment behind. What it did, by use of Propaganda, was to galvanise the British in defence & defiance of Nazism. But it was undoubtedly a defeat ! There would now be 4 long years before the British would return to France. Stating the obvious:Wars are not won by defeats.
What else can I help you with?
What followed the battle of Dunkirk?
The Battle of Britain
Who were your allies in the battle of Dunkirk?
Britain and France
What counties were involved in the battle of Dunkirk?
Germany versus Britain and France.
Did the British help Germany during Dunkirk?
No, Britain were fighting against Germany. The battle of Dunkirk was actually a British and French retreat.
What was the cost to the countries involved in the battle of Dunkirk?
The countries were Germany,Britain and Allies and France
How did Germany fail in the battle of Dunkirk?
Hitler paused and did not invade Britain while the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) was evacuating from Dunkirk. With Britain in total disarray, Hitler believed that Britain was beaten and would sue for peace.
What events led to the allies victory in Europe?
Dunkirk The Battle of Britain The Battle of Stalingrad D-Day The Battle of the Bulge The Battle of Kursk The Battle of Berlin
What were facts about the battle of Britain?
There was an order sent out to all owners of small boats to sail to France to rescue soldiers from Dunkirk
How did Dunkirk lead to the battle of Britain?
Because the evacuation from Dunkirk saved 338,226 soldiers [British & French]. While equipment could be replaced men could not. Although a massive amount of equipment was lost, Dunkirk was probably Hitler's greatest mistake next to attacking Russia because if he had pressed home his attack he would have as good as wiped-out the army and destroyed morale. The saving of so many soldiers, against all the odds, gave a massive boost to morale in Britain - a boost that was never to be lowered, even during the blitz.
Where did the battle off Dunkirk take place?
On the beaches of Dunkirk.
What were the reasons behind the battle of Dunkirk?
The Battle of Dunkirk was part of the Battle of France operation and responsible for the defense and evacuation of French and British forces to Britain in May and June, 1940. The situation seemed dire when the Germans, after crossing the channel went north, a decision that could have trapped French and British soldiers before they could be evacuated to Britain. However, the Germans halted the advance on Dunkirk, deciding instead to consolidate forces. This action enabled the evacuation to complete successfully.
What happened at Dunkirk in 1940?
Dunkirk was the place in France from which about 340.000 British and French troops were evacuated to England after fleeing the advancing German army. It wasn't really a 'battle' as such, but you could call it a rearguard action. the british at the time called it 'The Miracle of Dunkirk' in that so many men were snatched from being prisoners of war.
