answersLogoWhite

0

Dunkirk on the French side of the Channel.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Movies & Television

Why did the evacuation of Dunkirk happen?

In May 1940, the combined British and French armies were thoroughly beaten by the advancing German army. A plan was devised to rescue the British Army from France but most of the ports were in German hands, so it was decided to evacuate them from the beaches near Dunkirk in northern France. The problem was that the water was too shallow for larger ships to get inshore so hundreds of small boats were sent over to France from southern England to ferry the soldiers from the beaches to the waiting ships off-shore. While this was happening, they were under constant air attack from the German Luftwaffe. By the end of 'Operation Dynamo' around 338,000 British and French troops had been saved - 10 times more than had been expected, but all of their equipment had to be left behind. Because of this, it became known as 'the miracle' of Dunkirk.


What is Dennis Leary's new show?

The latest Denis Leary show I know about is Rescue Me. He plays a firefighter. The show is on FX channel, (Directv channel 248) and they have new episodes every Tuesday night.


What programs are on the FX channel?

the programs on FX channel can vary, such as comedies, dramas, like Rescue Me, Sons of Anarchy, and Justified. They have half hour comedies such as Archer, Wilfred, and It's always sunny in Philadelphia. Sometimes two and an half men will be aired on FX as well.


What was the rescue at Dunkirk and why was It a morale boost for the allies?

The rescue at Dunkirk, known as Operation Dynamo, took place between May 26 and June 4, 1940, during World War II, when Allied forces were trapped by German troops on the beaches of Dunkirk, France. Over 338,000 British and Allied soldiers were evacuated to safety across the English Channel, using a makeshift fleet of military and civilian vessels. This successful evacuation was a significant morale boost for the Allies as it demonstrated their resilience and ability to regroup in the face of adversity, allowing them to continue fighting against Nazi Germany. It fostered a sense of unity and hope, reinforcing the belief that victory was still achievable.


How many ships sailed in Dunkirk rescue?

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.

Related Questions

What french town were all British ships sent to rescue its army?

Dunkirk


What was the patriots strategy for defeating b the british at Yorktown?

George Washington and his forces which included French soldiers had the British in a bad position on Yorktown. Washington and the French prevented the British from breaking through Washington's lines and the French navy prevented a British naval rescue of their comrades at Yorktown.


What has the author AR Channel written?

A.R Channel has written: 'Jungle Rescue'


When was British Divers Marine Life Rescue created?

British Divers Marine Life Rescue was created in 1988.


What tv channel is bondi rescue on?

In England its on CBS Reality, In Australia is Channel Ten


The rescue of 350000 allied soldiers by volunteers?

Operation Dynamo, carried out by volunteers at Dunkirk in 1940, rescued 350,000 British and French soldiers and transported them to England.


Who fought off a British fleet trying to rescue General Cornwallis?

French General Jean Baptiste Rochambeau Pennsylvania and Marylander to Virginia and surrounded Cornwallis.


How do you say rescue in french?

La'vuesencha


Did France considered joining Britain 1940-1950?

No, the French would never seriously consider joining Britain. It was considered beneath French dignity. ( It was bad enough that British, Americans and Canadians had to rescue them from Hitler )


What is the website English Bulldog Rescue all about?

English Bulldog Rescue is a website for English Bulldog adoptions. The dogs offered on this site are from a breeder who also rescues English Bulldogs.


Name the battle in which the patriots finally defeated the british?

The Battle of Yorktown was the big defeat. The American forces and managed to corner the British Army on a peninsula. The French Navy prevented the British Navy from being able to rescue them. The results was the surrender of the British.


What is the Samoan translation of the English word rescue?

"Rescue" - "lavea'i", "sefe mai".