British Expeditionary Force returning from Dunkirk After a long retreat the bulk of

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British Expeditionary Force returning from Dunkirk After a long retreat the bulk of

British Expeditionary Force returning from Dunkirk
After a long retreat the bulk of the British Expeitionary Force reached the Dunkirk Bridgehead. On May 26, " Operation Dynamo" - the evacuation began. The RAF bitterly maligned at the time by the army - fought vehemently to deny the enemy the total air supremacy that would have destroyed the BEF. It was hoped that some 45, 000 men could be evacuated. In the event 338, 000 allied troops were saved, 26, 000 of whom were French. On June 4th, Churchill reported to the House of Commons, seeking to check the mood of national euphoria and relief at the unexpected deliverance. His speech became known as " We shall fight them on the beaches."
Circa 2nd June 1940

England

Media ID 21397264

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