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Rescue of the B. E. F. at Dunkerque by Matania
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Rescue of the B. E. F. at Dunkerque by Matania
This illustration shows the dramatic rescue of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkerque in 1940. It took over 900 vessels from England to evacuate the British and French soldiers. Date: 8th June 1940
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This evocative illustration, titled "The Rescue of the B.E.F. at Dunkerque" by the renowned war artist, Fortunino Matania, captures the dramatic and heroic evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force (B.E.F.) and French soldiers from the beaches of Dunkerque in May-June 1940 during World War II. The illustration, published in the Illustrated London News on December 21, 1940, depicts the intense and chaotic scene as the soldiers wade through the water, clinging to makeshift rafts and the hulls of small boats, while the Royal Navy and civilian vessels stand ready to rescue them from the shores of Dunkerque. The evacuation, which took place between May 26 and June 4, 1940, was a remarkable feat of logistics and bravery. Over 900 vessels, including destroyers, fishing boats, and pleasure craft, sailed from England to evacuate the stranded troops. The operation, codenamed "Dynamo," successfully rescued over 338,000 Allied soldiers, including the entire British Expeditionary Force, from the beaches of Dunkerque, which had been surrounded by the German army. The illustration is a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the soldiers, sailors, and civilians involved in the evacuation, and the vital role that the Royal Navy and civilian vessels played in the defense of Europe during World War II. The image is a significant historical document, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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