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I just saw the movie and it was British and French troops there.

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How many Canadian troops were used on D-Day?

On 6th June 1944 - Juno Beach - 21,400 Canadian troops were landed.


How many troops were killed during the Dunkirk beaches?

During the Dunkirk evacuation from May 26 to June 4, 1940, around 68,000 British troops were killed, wounded, or missing. While the evacuation successfully rescued over 330,000 Allied soldiers, the fighting around Dunkirk was intense, resulting in significant casualties. The exact number of troops killed specifically on the beaches is difficult to determine, as many losses occurred in combat and during the retreat.


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.


Were American soldiers in the Battle of Dunkirk?

No American troops were involved in Dunkirk. The evacuation at Dunkirk took place at the end of the Battle of France in 1941 and involved French and British Expeditionary Force Troops who were being transported back to England. American troops did not land in France until June 6, 1944 (D-Day).


How many British troops were killed by American Friendly Fire at Dunkirk?

None, I would think. The British evacuation from Dunkirk was in 1940, and America did not enter World War 2 until late 1941.