HISTORY
WORLD WAR II
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Question
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What happened with the British army at Dunkirk?
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They were rescued by the British civilians
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They were completely destroyed by the German Panzers
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They were captured and sent to Poland
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They defeated the German army
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -From May 26 to June 4, over 338, 000 British and French troops were safely evacuated from Dunkirk. Critical to this process was the British Royal Air Force, which intercepted German bombers above the beach. Together with the civilians who aided the Royal Navy, they saved countless lives.
Detailed explanation-2: -By 31 May, hundreds of civilian vessels – from fishing smacks and cockle boats to lifeboats and sailing barges – had answered the Royal Navy’s call for help and crossed the English Channel to Dunkirk.
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