Little Ships of Dunkirk

The Little Ships of Dunkirk were small boats, including fishing boats, yachts, and pleasure craft, used during World War II to evacuate Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, in 1940. As the German army advanced, the large military ships couldn't reach the shallow harbors, so these smaller vessels operated across the Channel to rescue hundreds of thousands of troops stranded on the beaches. Their bravery and versatility played a crucial role in the successful evacuation, often under threat of attack, showcasing the collective effort of civilians and their vessels in a critical moment of the war.