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Rescue of British and French troops along English channel?
Dunkirk on the French side of the Channel.
Why did the rescue at Dunkirk make national headlines?
The rescue of 338,000 allied (mostly British) troops from the Dunkirk beaches was a massive logistical triumph as only 10% of that number were expected to escape.
Where were 338000 british and french troops evacuated from?
Dunkirk .
How many Canadian troops were at Dunkirk?
I just saw the movie and it was British and French troops there.
How many Canadian troops were Dunkirk?
I just saw the movie and it was British and French troops there.
What was the name of the French coast in which the British troops were trapped in 1940?
Dunkirk.
At the start of the war the Germans cornered french and british troops at?
dunkirk
How many troops were expected to return from Dunkirk?
During the Dunkirk evacuation in May and June 1940, the British government initially hoped to rescue around 30,000 troops. However, the operation, known as Operation Dynamo, ultimately succeeded in evacuating approximately 338,000 Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk. This unexpected number far exceeded initial expectations, showcasing both the effectiveness of the evacuation efforts and the resilience of the troops involved.
Can you find out the names of people who where were rescued and who died at Dunkirk?
There were about 335,000 British troops, and about 50,000 French troops rescued at Dunkirk. Do you want that in alphabetical order, or by rank and unit? Thousands died in the fighting that ended with the withdrawal at Dunkirk.
When did British troops evacuate from Dunkirk?
The evacuation was ordered on the 26 May 1940
How did the British get the British and French to retreat to the English side of the Channel?
By the evacuation of 338,000 Allied troops from Dunkirk.
Where there a large number of British and French troops surrounded by the Germans at Dunkirk?
Yes, some had to be left behind but more than 198,000 British and nearly 140,000 French troops were evacuated in 9 days from the area around Dunkirk.
