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HMS Sabre did serve at Dunkirk, she in fact made 10 trips to the beaches to recover troops which may be the record number of trips by a British warship.
My sources are: www.naval-history.net and www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk and also information from my uncle Leonard Edwards who was Coxwain of Sabre in her later Atlantic career, serving under Peter Gretton who wrote the book entitled Convoy Escort Commander about the period.
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Is Dunkirk in Normandy?
No, Dunkirk is about 160 miles north east, in the province of Nord.
Where did one of the greatest rescues in the history of warfare take place?
Dunkirk beach.
What was Dunkirk evacuation mission name?
The Dunkirk evacuation, was codenamed Operation Dynamo by the British.
Why were allied forces in Dunkirk?
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Which Country is Dunkirk in?
France
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Which ship did Sir John Franklin serve on during his last expedition?
HMS Erebus
Was the battleship Skipjack involved in any battles?
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What was the last coal burning ship of the Royal Navy?
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Where is the Dunkirk Public Library in Dunkirk located?
The address of the Dunkirk Public Library is: 127 West Washington Street, Dunkirk, 47336 1218
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How many cities or towns called Dunkirk are there in the US?
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Where is the Dunkirk Historical Museum in Dunkirk New York located?
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