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Around 200 British, Belgian and French marine vessels were sunk, destroyed or went missing during the Battle of Dunkirk. Many of them were civilian ships, such as fishing trawlers, who responded to Winston Churchill's plea for
volunteersto help evacuate the stranded troops.
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How many ships sailed on coronado's expedition?
15 ships with 2000 soldiers
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.
How many Countries did Henry Hudson sail for?
Henry Hudson sailed for Britain and that's the only country he sailed for.
How many lifeboats were on the Mayflower?
Ships of that era didn't carry lifeboats as such. There wasn't enough sea traffic for a realistic rescue anyhow. But they did carry an open boat or two, to get to the shore where there weren't any docks or piers.
How many people were on the titanic the day it sailed?
2,223
When soldiers were stranded on the beach in Dunkirk by the Germans in World War 2 how many died or were killed before the ships came to rescue them?
over 100
How many ships were launched in helens honor?
According to historical records, over a thousand ships were launched in honor of Helen of Troy after her abduction by Paris. These ships were part of the Greek fleet that sailed to Troy to rescue her, leading to the famous Trojan War.
How many ships sailed on coronado's expedition?
15 ships with 2000 soldiers
How many ships sailed with the Third Fleet?
11
How many boats were sent to the Dunkirk rescue?
Thousands, way too many to mention or even list. When the appeal was made, thousands of civilian boat owners, fishermen, yachtsmen, pleasure sailors, all took their small fragile craft across the Channel to France. - Even if they brought one British soldier off the beaches of Dunkirk it made a difference.
How many ships did Leif eriksson sail with?
he sailed with 14 men, a preist, and 2 ships
How many ships did vaso nunez de balboa sail with?
He sailed with 4 other ships!!
How did William Dampier get here?
He Sailed using many different ships.
How many people died on the three ships the Pilgrims sailed on?
599
Why was the rescue at Dunkirk so amazing?
The most amazing thing was that Hitler even allowed it to happen, at the time he had complete air superiority and could have easily bombed and strafed the withdrawing troops and practically annihilated them all (as well as sinking many of the rescue ships crossing the channel). Instead Hitler hesitated.
How many ships brought the first colonists?
There were 32.526 ships that sailed to the Plymouth Colony. No im just kidding. There were 14 that sailed to th Plymouth Colony. Not kidding.
How many ships sailed from England?
3 the may flower, the santamarea,and the pito
