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Miracle of Dunkirk

Essay Question:
Why was the German victory at Dunkirk called a “miracle” by the Allies who lost the battle?

The German victory at Dunkirk was called a miracle by the Allies who lost the battle because of the massive rescue effort that carried an unbelievable 338,000-exhausted soldiers safely to Britain. This battle looked hopeless for the Allied troops to survive as they were cornered onto the beaches of Dunkirk by the German army.
In May of 1940, Hitler prepared to attack France after the Scandinavian conquest. The...

Posted by: Gabrielle Gooch

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