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Q: How many soldiers were evacuated from Dunkirk in June 1940?
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What date did the soldiers get saved of Dunkirk?

May 28 to June 3 1940


When did Germany attack the Netherlands belgium and France?

1940. In the spring and early summer. The work was finished when we evacuated from Dunkirk at the beginning of June 1940. Then the Battle of Britain began in August.


Where were allied troops successfully evacuated from France at the outset of world war2?

338,000 Allied troops (mostly British) were evacuated from Dunkirk in northern France beteen 28 May and 2 June 1940.


When was battle of Dunkirk?

Dunkirk started on 24th May 1940 and ended on 4th June 1940.


How long did Dunkirk evacuation last?

The battle and evacuation at Dunkirk lasted from 24 May 1940 until 4 June 1940. During 11 days of hectic transport, using every kind of vessel imaginable, more than 338,000 troops were evacuated from the beaches at Dunkirk, which were soon under ferocious attack by the advancing German forces.


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.


What was operation Dynamo?

The Evacuation of British & subsequently French & Belgian soldiers from the beaches at Dunkirk in June 1940. 338 000 were returned to Britain.


When did the battle of Dunkirk finish?

June 4th 1940


What day did Britain rescue french soldiers from Germans at Dunkirk?

Operation Dynamo - the evacuation of 338,000 Allied troops from the French port of Dunkirk - took place between 27 May and 3 June 1940.


What were the importance of the Dunkirk evacuation?

The Dunkirk evacuation took place from May 26 - June 3, 1940. It was a total withdrawal of French and British troops after a massive advance by Germany following the battle of Dunkirk. It is commonly referred to as "the miracle of Dunkirk" because of how many allied soldiers managed to escape alive. At the start, only a few thousand troops were able to be evacuated, but this number quickly grew to over 300,000. Over 700 boats were used from tiny 4 man rowboats, small private fishing vessels, merchant ships and a few dozen British combat ships. Many soldiers waited countless hours in shoulder deep water before they were evacuated.


When did the miracle at Dunkirk accure?

Operation Dynamo, or the Miracle of Dunkirk occurred between May and June 1940


What was the French port city on the English Channel where the Allied forces were trapped then rescued?

Dunkirk, June 1940