The Miracle of Dunkirk

The Miracle of Dunkirk refers to the rescue of over 330,000 Allied soldiers, primarily British and French, from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, in May-June 1940 during World War II. As German forces advanced rapidly, Allied troops were surrounded and trapped. A massive, hurried evacuation effort was launched, involving not only military ships but also thousands of civilian vessels like fishing boats and pleasure crafts. Despite intense German attacks, the successful evacuation, known as Operation Dynamo, allowed most soldiers to escape and continue fighting, boosting Allied morale and altering the course of the war.