Dunkirk 1940: Operation Dynamo (2026)

, often referred to as the "Miracle of Dunkirk," was the massive naval evacuation of over 338,000 Allied soldiers from the beaches and harbor of Dunkirk, France, between May 26 and June 4, 1940 . Key Overview

Churchill and his advisors originally hoped to save only 20,000 to 30,000 men . The Rescue Effort Dunkirk 1940: Operation Dynamo

The operation was launched after German "Blitzkrieg" tactics trapped the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and elements of the French and Belgian armies against the English Channel. , often referred to as the "Miracle of

Over two-thirds of the rescued troops actually boarded from the East Mole , a long stone sea wall that allowed larger ships to dock despite the harbor's destruction. between May 26 and June 4