Lesson 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What happened in 1940
A
Germany invaded france and Holland
2
Q
Why were they forced to evacuate?
A
They were pushed back to the beach’s of Dunkirk
3
Q
What was their escape route?
A
By sea
4
Q
What operation was put into action on the 27th of may 1940
A
Operation dynamo
5
Q
What was the aim of the operation?
A
To get all troops off the beach
6
Q
How many troops were rescued?
A
338,226
