DUNKIRK: From Disaster to Deliverance (Battleground Europe Series)

By Patrick Wilson

The near-miraculous escape of the defeated British Army at Dunkirk from May 29 to June 3, 1940 was one of the most remarkable incidents of World War II, and helped inspire the British people to persevere during the years of struggle still ahead. Over 300,000 British troops were evacuated, both by the Royal Navy and numerous civilian volunteers. In addition to the effort at sea, the Dunkirk operation was made possible by determined resistance by British armor and infantry at Calais and Arras, and by an RAF not yet at peak effectivesness but able to hamper Luftwaffe operations over the beleaguered port.

Dunkirk has long played a role in English history, most notably in 1588, 1658 and during the First World War. All the units, personalities, and incidents of the 1940 campaign are described in full detail, including some controversial incidents not contained in previous accounts. The 1940 campaign and the surviving landmarks of this historic town are all illustrated with numerous photographs and maps in the popular Battleground Europe style.
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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 158097046X
• ISBN13: 9781580970464
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.2" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Best war guide book

A highly impressive work which captures the excitement and chaos of the Dunkirk evacuation, but which also provides a very well explained guide to the scenes of battle. Well worth a read for anyone interested in the Second World War.