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The Battle of Dunkirk was an important battle that took place in Dunkirk, France, during the Second World War between the Allies and Germany. As part of the Battle of France on the Western Front, the Battle of Dunkirk was the defence and evacuation of British and allied forces in Europe from 26 May–4 June 1940.After the Phoney War, the Battle of France began in earnest on 10 May 1940. To the east, the German Army Group B had invaded the Netherlands and advanced westward.

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  • The Battle of Dunkirk was an important battle that took place in Dunkirk, France, during the Second World War between the Allies and Germany. As part of the Battle of France on the Western Front, the Battle of Dunkirk was the defence and evacuation of British and allied forces in Europe from 26 May–4 June 1940.After the Phoney War, the Battle of France began in earnest on 10 May 1940. To the east, the German Army Group B had invaded the Netherlands and advanced westward.
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  • Battle of Dunkirk
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  • 11,000 dead
  • 177 aircraft
  • 200 marine vessels
  • 40,000 captured
  • 50,000 vehicles (including tanks)
  • 9 destroyers
combatant
  • France
commander
date
is part of military conflict
place of military conflict
result
  • Allied evacuation
strength
  • 338,226 evacuated
  • approx. 400,000
  • approx. 800,000
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