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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.
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What is the French city from which allied troops were evacuated in May 1940?
Dunkirk :) but the Germans bombed them as they tried to evacuate on the beaches
When were the British pushed back to Dunkirk in World War 2?
May 1940
Rescue of British and French troops along English channel?
Dunkirk on the French side of the Channel.
What happened at the Dunkirk landings?
I think the Maginot line was entirely staffed by the French. It was. Before the British retreated to Dunkirk, the Maginot Line had already fallen.
What was the code name for the operation at Dunkirt in 1940?
The Dunkirk evacuation was code-named "Operation Dynamo" .
What happened in Dunkirk 1940 and why it happened?
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When was battle of Dunkirk?
Dunkirk started on 24th May 1940 and ended on 4th June 1940.
What was the start and finish of the battle of Dunkirk?
The Battle of Dunkirk started on May 26, 1940 and was over June 4, 1940.
Did Dunkirk involve the US and great Britain?
No - the evacuation at Dunkirk happened late May/early June 1940. The US didn't become involved in World War II until December 1941
When did the miracle at Dunkirk accure?
Operation Dynamo, or the Miracle of Dunkirk occurred between May and June 1940
When did the battle of Dunkirk finish?
June 4th 1940
What was the French port city on the English Channel where the Allied forces were trapped then rescued?
Dunkirk, June 1940
When did the battle of Dunkirk start and when did it end?
May 26th 1940
How many days did the battle of Dunkirk last for?
The evacuation of nearly 340000 Allied troops from the beaches at Dunkirk took place between 26th May 1940 and 4th June 1940.
What is the French city from which allied troops were evacuated in May 1940?
Dunkirk :) but the Germans bombed them as they tried to evacuate on the beaches
What was the name of the French coast in which the British troops were trapped in 1940?
Dunkirk.
How long was the battle of Dunkirk?
The Battle of Dunkirk lasted from May 26, 1940 to June 4, 1940, covering a span of about 10 days. It was the evacuation of forces from France, primarily British and French forces.
