US EditionDunkirk anniversary: 85 years on from historic rescue of Allied troops, little ships recreate Operation Dynamo
- Between May 26 and June 4, 1940, Operation Dynamo successfully evacuated more than 338,000 Allied soldiers—including troops from Britain, France, and Belgium—who were trapped by German forces near Dunkirk, France.
- The rapid German Blitzkrieg trapped Allied soldiers on the beaches, prompting a near-miraculous evacuation involving about 1,000 vessels of varied types.
- Eighty-Five years later, a flotilla of historic Little Ships reenacted the evacuation to honor the diverse rescuers, including fishermen, ferry masters, and children.
- Queen Camilla paid tribute on Instagram, recalling her father Major Bruce Shand was saved and describing gratitude for the lifeline given at Dunkirk.
- The evacuation preserved Allied forces in Europe, allowing them to regroup and marking a decisive turning point in the Second World War’s course.
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Lusitania’s final voyage remembered 110 years later - Eden Prairie Local News
The British ocean liner Lusitania sinks off the coast of Ireland after being torpedoed by a German submarine on May 7, 1915. Artwork via Bridgeman Images/Reuters Connect. Artist unknown Editor’s note: This narrative draws on historical records and eyewitness accounts to tell the story of the Lusitania’s final voyage 110 years ago. Let’s travel back in time together. Saturday, May 1, 1915 Chelsea Piers, New York Harbor, New York City, New York Th…
Dunkirk anniversary: 85 years on from historic rescue of Allied troops, little ships recreate Operation Dynamo
More than 338,000 British, French and Belgian soldiers at the mercy of the German invaders were brought to safety in what proved to be one of the turning points of the Second World War.
Watch as Dougie Beattie reports from Dunkirk on Operation Dynamo's 85th anniversary
GB News reporter Dougie Beattie reported from Dunkirk as the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo was commemorated with the participation of the historic Dunkirk Little Ships.Kevin Finn, a commodore from the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships, told GB News: "It's incredibly important we remember. 85 years ago there were a quarter of a million troops on the beach and another 25,000 in the rearguard, none of them knowing if they were going to liv…
Small Vessels Commemorate 85 Years Since Historic Dunkirk Rescue of Allied Troops
Eighty-five years after one of the most remarkable military rescues in history, a group of small boats has retraced the steps of those who participated in the Dunkirk evacuation. This event, known as Operation Dynamo, took place from May 26 to June 4, 1940, during World War II. Over 338,000 British, French, and Belgian troops were saved from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, as they faced advancing German forces. The rescue involved around 1,000 v…
Dunkirk Anniversary: 85 Years On From Historic Rescue Of Allied Troops, Little Ships Recreate Operation Dynamo - Great Yorkshire Radio
Operation Dynamo, from 26 May to 4 June 1940, saw more than 338,000 British, French and Belgian troops, trapped by the invading German forces around Dunkirk, brought home by roughly 1,000 vessels in a desperate and near-miraculous rescue over more than a week of sailings. It was one of the turning points of the Second World War, saving the Allied cause in Europe from total collapse, allowing them to regroup after the Nazi Blitzkrieg threatened t…
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