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Dunkirk Operations

... Dunkirk Operations A.F. fighters maintained ofTensive | patrols throughout Monday and early yesterday morning in the Dunkirk area. A ttaoks were made troops advancing towards Dunkirk from the south, and on enemy batteries shelling the port. Aerodromes ...

Published: Wednesday 05 June 1940
Newspaper: Western Mail
County: Glamorgan, Wales
Type: | Words: 485 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

The Miracle of Dunkirk

... The Miracle of Dunkirk Sir, —I feel, like many others, that the great day of national prayer the answer to simple faith began last week in the miraculous withdrawal of our troops from overwhelming tragedy at Dunkirk. We have to thank God for the strength ...

Published: Wednesday 05 June 1940
Newspaper: Western Mail
County: Glamorgan, Wales
Type: | Words: 113 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

BID TO TAKE DUNKIRK

... BID TO TAKE DUNKIRK Britain Prepared For Any %L SB , ;■ !• .. SATISFYING DRINK—Mor» troops poured into England during the week- end after heroically lighting their way out Northern France * ■•‘•'“J- At a wayside station long and satisfying drink from ...

Published: Monday 03 June 1940
Newspaper: Western Mail
County: Glamorgan, Wales
Type: | Words: 51 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

Welsh Welcome For BJE*F* Men Evacuated From Dunkirk

... the signal ior bombing and for the artillery, ihose spies followed us to Dunkirk. “After we reached the coast my party had to travel over the sand dupes to reach Dunkirk. At Dunkirk a number o' lorries had been run into the sea to make a bridge for us to ...

Published: Monday 03 June 1940
Newspaper: Western Mail
County: Glamorgan, Wales
Type: | Words: 1245 | Page: 5 | Tags: none

M.P.s and Foreign Diplomats Stirred By Dunkirk Story

... M.P.s and Foreign Diplomats Stirred By Dunkirk Story RAF.’s Big Part in Evacuation Emphasised By Premier- Home Defence Measures—Dividends Bill Withdrawal 176, Fleet-street, E.C. 4, LONDON, Tvssday Night. MR. CHURCHILLS detailed story of the events which ...

Published: Wednesday 05 June 1940
Newspaper: Western Mail
County: Glamorgan, Wales
Type: | Words: 1501 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

Are in High Spirits

... to-day how tho R.A.M.C. doctors at Dunkirk have drawn lots as to who should remain with the wounded and hew throe gallant men have given up all idea of leaving unless tho wounded oan rescued. What is the situation at Dunkirk now outside the town? A British ...

Published: Monday 03 June 1940
Newspaper: Western Mail
County: Glamorgan, Wales
Type: | Words: 260 | Page: 5 | Tags: none

Great Ravages

... estimated at some 18 divisions, which are packed into the district around the fortified area of Dunkirk. Yesterday's French war communique stated; the region of Dunkirk, resisting the unceasing attack-? of the enemy with admirable vigour, our troops have contained ...

Published: Monday 03 June 1940
Newspaper: Western Mail
County: Glamorgan, Wales
Type: | Words: 423 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

MUNICH, FRANKFORT AND THE RUHR BOMBED

... the northern forces failed to escape through Dunkirk, among them being Gen. Pnoux, who was in command. The following special announcement by the German High Command was issued last night:— The fortress Dunkirk has been taken after fleree fighting. Forty ...

Published: Wednesday 05 June 1940
Newspaper: Western Mail
County: Glamorgan, Wales
Type: | Words: 291 | Page: 1 | Tags: none