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The Battle of Dunkirk, 1940. The "Miracle," "But If Not..." 338k Troops Rescued
Manage episode 443127727 series 3591999
The momentary hesitation of the German high command became a turning point in the war, granting the British forces a narrow window to escape from France. This delay preserved the core of Britain’s army, ensuring they could stand as the island's shield in its darkest hour and fight another day on the battlefields of Europe.
Dunkirk. 24th May - 4th June, 1940.
Allied Forces: Nine British and Five French Divisions totalling roughly 400,000 Soldiers.
German Forces: Nine Divisions totalling roughly 200,000 Soldiers.
Additional Reading and Research:
- Churchill, Winston. Their Finest Hour.
- Liddell, Hart. History of the Second World War.
- Bryant, Arthur. The Turn of the Tide.
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Manage episode 443127727 series 3591999
The momentary hesitation of the German high command became a turning point in the war, granting the British forces a narrow window to escape from France. This delay preserved the core of Britain’s army, ensuring they could stand as the island's shield in its darkest hour and fight another day on the battlefields of Europe.
Dunkirk. 24th May - 4th June, 1940.
Allied Forces: Nine British and Five French Divisions totalling roughly 400,000 Soldiers.
German Forces: Nine Divisions totalling roughly 200,000 Soldiers.
Additional Reading and Research:
- Churchill, Winston. Their Finest Hour.
- Liddell, Hart. History of the Second World War.
- Bryant, Arthur. The Turn of the Tide.
[?] Subscribe and Share this podcast!
www.HistorysGreatestBattles.com
Did we get something wrong/right? Send us a text message!
50 bölüm
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