Dunkirk

by Patrick Wilson

Book Overview

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...

• 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.