... stated that Allied troops are holding out aj e fortified area of Dunkirk and west of the Yser m ' ' Prioux's Army, which was hemmed in tovv cont ' nue s to make progress northwards the Dunkirk region, and already a considertha las hacked its way safely across ...

... The sound of gunfire was heard early to-day from the South-East Coast, coming apparently from the direction of Calais or Dunkirk. It was heard at intervals over period of about two hours, and at times was very rapid. There were also heavy detonations ...

... There was large attendance at the monthly meeting of Rowditch Branch of 'the National Women Citizens' Association held in the Dunkirk Chapel. Mr. W. Robinson, of Little Eaton, spoke on Vegetables During Growth and Annual Flowers, and invited members to visit ...

... been could neither / denied in Frem 1 to-day. It noted.* true to .he Army, Genera » tftose his troop* r{ ' gravely tiy i Dunkirk was , „,»»V and energetical . tll J was stated. Big » r« .L and British NaV . effective supp ...

... magnetic mine and sank, and he, after swimming for some time, was the only one to be rescued. The beaches and sand dunes around Dunkirk have been alive troops for the past three days waiting to be evacuated and being evacuated. At more and more frequent intervals ...

... from the sea front saw shells bursting in the sky. The activity appeared to the other side of the Channel, on the Ostend-Dunkirk-Calais coast. We saw great flares though bombs were exploding, and it seemed that guns were in action, one watcher told ...

... nlt of King this army is resisting and trying to make up for its inferiority in numbers by narrowing its front. The port of Dunkirk is an entrenched camp, firmly held and supported by the heavy guns of the Fleet. It forms the maritime port of sort of corridor ...

... badly damaged by bombs. The German Air Force also successfully bombed the ports of Dunkirk and Dover. German high-speed boats torpedoed and sank an enemy destroyer off Dunkirk. In general, the activity of the Air Forces on both sides was limited by weather ...

... Shakespeare, of 13, Sun-street, was the guest of honour at a party held Rowditch Branch of the Women Citizens' Association at the Dunkirk Chapel, Derby, yesterday afternoon. The party was held to celebrate her birthday, which is on Friday, and it was attended ...

... ATTACKED 30 BOMBERS When a Hurricane squadron attacked a formation of 30 Heinkel and Dornier bombers between Calais and Dunkirk their protecting Messerschmitts held off from the fight. The Hurricanes first shot down fi\e and probably seven of the bombers ...

... B.E.F. INTACT: WITHDRAWAL OF SOME MILES VIOLENT FIGHT IN NORTH DUNKIRK NOT YET MENACED CALAIS JWLDS OUT TT was learned in authoritative circles in London to-day that the B.E.F. were still intact and together. They have withdrawn some miles towards the ...

... 11 were discussed at the fortnightly social of the Rowditch I Branch the National Women Citizens' Association, held at the Dunkirk Methodist Chapel. Entertainment was provided at the social by Mrs. Foulds, Mrs. Curley, and Mrs. Hollis. and the accompanist ...