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The Miracle Of Dunkirk
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Author : Walter Lord
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2012-03-06
The Miracle Of Dunkirk written by Walter Lord and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-06 with History categories.
The true story of the World War II evacuation portrayed in the Christopher Nolan film Dunkirk, by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Day of Infamy. In May 1940, the remnants of the French and British armies, broken by Hitler's blitzkrieg, retreated to Dunkirk. Hemmed in by overwhelming Nazi strength, the 338,000 men gathered on the beach were all that stood between Hitler and Western Europe. Crush them, and the path to Paris and London was clear. Unable to retreat any farther, the Allied soldiers set up defense positions and prayed for deliverance. Prime Minister Winston Churchill ordered an evacuation on May 26, expecting to save no more than a handful of his men. But Britain would not let its soldiers down. Hundreds of fishing boats, pleasure yachts, and commercial vessels streamed into the Channel to back up the Royal Navy, and in a week nearly the entire army was ferried safely back to England. Based on interviews with hundreds of survivors and told by "a master narrator," The Miracle of Dunkirk is a striking history of a week when the outcome of World War II hung in the balance (Arthur Schlesinger Jr.).
Dunkirk
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Author : Hugh Sebag-Montefiore
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2007-05-31
Dunkirk written by Hugh Sebag-Montefiore and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05-31 with History categories.
* * * Special 75th Anniversary Edition * * * Hugh Sebag-Montefiore's Dunkirk: Fight to the Last Man tells the story of the rescue in May 1940 of British soldiers fleeing capture and defeat by the Nazis at Dunkirk. Dunkirk was not just about what happened at sea and on the beaches. The evacuation would never have succeeded had it not been for the tenacity of the British soldiers who stayed behind to ensure they got away. Men like Sergeant Major Gus Jennings who died smothering a German stick bomb in the church at Esquelbecq in an effort to save his comrades, and Captain Marcus Ervine-Andrews VC who single-handedly held back a German attack on the Dunkirk perimeter thereby allowing the British line to form up behind him. Told to stand and fight to the last man, these brave few battalions fought in whatever manner they could to buy precious time for the evacuation. Outnumbered and outgunned, they launched spectacular and heroic attacks time and again, despite ferocious fighting and the knowledge that for many only capture or death would end their struggle. 'A searing story . . . both meticulous military history and a deeply moving testimony to the extraordinary personal bravery of individual soldiers' Tim Gardam, The Times 'Sebag-Montefiore tells [the story] with gusto, a remarkable attention to detail and an inexhaustible appetite for tracking down the evidence' Richard Ovary, Telegraph Hugh Sebag-Montefiore was a barrister before becoming a journalist and then an author. He wrote the best-selling Enigma: The Battle for the Code. One of his ancestors was evacuated from Dunkirk.
Dunkirk
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Author : Nicholas Harman
language : en
Publisher: Jove Books
Release Date : 1990-05
Dunkirk written by Nicholas Harman and has been published by Jove Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-05 with History categories.
Pillar Of Fire
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Author : Ronald Atkin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Pillar Of Fire written by Ronald Atkin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Dunkerque (France), Battle of, 1940 categories.
2. verdenskrig. Nordfrankrig. Evakuering fra Dunkirk.
The Sands Of Dunkirk
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Author : Richard Collier
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2022-08-25
The Sands Of Dunkirk written by Richard Collier and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-25 with History categories.
Part of the SECOND WORLD WAR VOICES series, with a new introduction by bestselling historian James Holland, and in partnership with the podcast We Have Ways of Making You Talk, presented by comedian Al Murray and James Holland May 1940: In the face of a lightning German advance, the British Army found themselves, stunned, broken, beaten, their backs truly against the wall on the sands of the north French coast. And yet it was on the beaches of Dunkirk that the seeds of a remarkable victory were sown. The evacuation of over three hundred thousand men in ships of all sizes was a logistical feat which has never been seen, before or since. This vivid, visceral story takes you inside the making of a miracle: the story of eight frantic days, as the net tightened around the beleaguered troops, told from all sides, as the enemy draws closer and the bombardment intensifies, in the words of those who were there. It is impossible to get closer to experiencing this legendary action.
The Road To Dunkirk
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Author : Charles More
language : en
Publisher: Frontline
Release Date : 2013-11-04
The Road To Dunkirk written by Charles More and has been published by Frontline this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-04 with History categories.
"A detailed and fascinating account" of a little known WWII showdown in Belgium between the British Expeditionary Force and the German army ( Barnsley Chronicle). This is an important reassessment of a critical period in the British Expeditionary Force's fight against the German armies invading France in 1940. On May 25, Lord Gort, the British commander, took the decision to move 5th Division north in order to plug a growing gap in his army's eastern defenses. Over the next three days the division fought a little-known engagement, the Battle of the Ypres-Comines Canal, to hold the Germans at bay while the rest of the BEF retreated toward Dunkirk. The book describes the British Army of 1940 and outlines the early stages of the campaign before explaining the context of Gort's decision and why it was made. Then, using British and German sources, it shows how the British doggedly defended their line against heavy German attacks, and demonstrates that the Expeditionary Force was far more than the badly equipped and undertrained army many historians have represented it as. This fresh look at the campaign also casts new light on other aspects such as the impact of the Luftwaffe and the Dunkirk evacuation itself. "This book is important for all those interested in the fighting which proceeded the general retreat to and evacuation from Dunkirk. The author has trawled numerous archival sources, which are well cited in this elegantly produced book." — Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research
Dunkirk Evacuation Operation Dynamo
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Author : John Grehan
language : en
Publisher: Frontline Books
Release Date : 2020-04-30
Dunkirk Evacuation Operation Dynamo written by John Grehan and has been published by Frontline Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-30 with History categories.
"Takes you right to the scene of the action in late May and early June 1940, when more than 300,000 soldiers were saved from capture or death." — Rambles The "miracle" of Dunkirk is one of the most inspiring stories of all time. The British Expeditionary Force had been all but surrounded, and, with the French armies collapsing on all sides, it appeared that Britain was about to suffer the heaviest defeat in its history. When Winston Churchill's War Cabinet finally accepted that the Battle of France had been lost, preparations were made to try and rescue as many soldiers as possible from one of the few ports left open to the British Expeditionary Force—Dunkirk. So rushed and chaotic was the retreat to the Channel coast, with thousands of guns, vehicles and tanks being abandoned, there was little time for soldiers to consider taking photographs of the shocking scenes of death and destruction which surrounded them. Yet images do exist of the ships and boats of all descriptions which braved the bombs and guns of the German Air Force to rescue Britain's only field army from the clutches of Hitler's panzer divisions. One man in particular, Sub-Lieutenant John Rutherford Crosby, a member of the crew of the minesweeper, and converted Clyde paddle steamer, HMS Oriole, left a legacy of dramatic images. These include the never-to-be-forgotten scenes of long lines of tired and anxious troops stretching into the sea and of bombs exploding on the packed beaches—all with his own personal little camera. Other images in this book paint a vivid and memorable picture, as no words ever could, of the greatest evacuation of troops under fire.
World War Ii Dunkirk
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Author : Hourly History
language : en
Publisher: Hourly History
Release Date : 2018-02-28
World War Ii Dunkirk written by Hourly History and has been published by Hourly History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-28 with History categories.
In 1940, defeat seemed inevitable. Yet from the beaches of Dunkirk emerged one of the most extraordinary rescues in military history. As German forces closed in, a hastily assembled flotilla of civilian vessels—later immortalized as the “Little Ships”—crossed the English Channel to save the British Army from annihilation. Against all odds, over 300,000 soldiers were brought safely home, transforming disaster into triumph and inspiring an entire nation. Discover a plethora of topics such as Britannia Rules the Waves The Phoney War Defending the Perimeter The Little Ships The Dunkirk Spirit Explore the dramatic evacuation of Dunkirk during World War II, where hundreds of thousands of Allied troops escaped against overwhelming odds. This turning point became a symbol of resilience and unity. Perfect for WWII enthusiasts and military history readers. Get your copy today and relive the story of the Miracle of Dunkirk!
Singapore S Dunkirk
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Author : Geoffrey Brooke
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 1990-12-31
Singapore S Dunkirk written by Geoffrey Brooke and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-12-31 with History categories.
When Singapore fell so ignominiously to the Japanese in February 1942, many tens of thousands of men, women and children were left to their own devices. To stay in Singapore meant certain captivity. This book tells of some of the remarkable and shocking experiences that lay in store for those who decided to escape by whatever means. A shocking and inspiring book that embraces great courage and endurance.
Battle Of Dunkirk 1658 In A Franco Spanish War
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Author : André Geraque Kiffer
language : en
Publisher: Clube de Autores
Release Date : 2024-01-20
Battle Of Dunkirk 1658 In A Franco Spanish War written by André Geraque Kiffer and has been published by Clube de Autores this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-20 with History categories.
Seventeenth-century Europe was dominated by the struggle between the Bourbon kings of France and their Habsburg rivals in Spain and the Holy Roman Empire. The Franco-Spanish War (1635-1659) was fought mainly between France and Spain, but had the participation of a variable list of allies. The Battle of Dunkirk took place near the strategic port of the same name in what was then the Spanish Netherlands. Part of the Franco-Spanish War and concurrent Anglo-Spanish War, a joint French and English (parliamentary) army under Turenne besieged Dunkirk. Led by John of Austria and Louis the Great Condé, a joint Spanish, English (monarchist) and French (Huguenot) army attempted to lift the siege, but suffered a severe defeat. In the battle simulation I will try to correct the failures presented in the historical analysis, testing improvements in the maneuvers. And then we will see which maneuver will prevail, both being instructed with the best and with the maximum effort.