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LAST TROOPS LEAVE DUNKIRK

... LAST TROOPS LEAVE DUNKIRK The evacuation of the Allied forces from the Dunkirk area has now been successfully completed, the last troops being withdrawn during the night of 3rd-4th June. This was announced in a communique issued from the War Office last ...

Published: Wednesday 05 June 1940
Newspaper: Dundee Courier
County: Angus, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 654 | Page: 3 | Tags: none

LAST TROOPS LEAVE DUNKIRK

... LAST TROOPS LEAVE DUNKIRK French Lose Seven Destroyers rpHE French Admiralty announced yesterday that the last land and naval forces defending Dunkirk were re-embarked during the night. The port had previously been rendered useless to the Germans. The ...

Published: Wednesday 05 June 1940
Newspaper: Aberdeen Press and Journal
County: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Type: Article | Words: 722 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

FIERCE FIGHTING ROUND DUNKIRK

... FIERCE FIGHTING ROUND DUNKIRK Paris, June 3 To-night’s French official communique states: The enemy continued to attack with ferocity our positions around Dunkirk, wthere they encountered vigorous resistance and unceasing counter-attacks by our troops ...

Published: Tuesday 04 June 1940
Newspaper: Birmingham Daily Post
County: Warwickshire, England
Type: | Words: 384 | Page: 5 | Tags: none

“Improved Success” Of Dunkirk Evacuation

... “Improved Success” Of Dunkirk Evacuation The enemy was active with submarines and high-speed motor torpedo boats. Losses have been inflicted upon both these forces. The operation was Tendered more difficult by shallow water, narrow channels and strong ...

Published: Tuesday 04 June 1940
Newspaper: Newcastle Journal
County: Northumberland, England
Type: | Words: 515 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

After Dunkirk Paris Raid

... Parish Church yesterday. THE SMOKE OF DUNKIRK With smoke rising from the ruins of Dunkirk, this destroyer makes her way across the Channel from the evacuated port. MINISTER'S BRIDE—The wedding took place in Summertown Parish Church, Glasgow, yesterday ...

Published: Thursday 06 June 1940
Newspaper: Dundee Courier
County: Angus, Scotland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 149 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

FEROCIOUS GERMAN ATTACKS AT DUNKIRK

... FEROCIOUS GERMAN ATTACKS AT DUNKIRK Allied fortified Camp holds out * oop Evacuation Continues Uninterruptedly ARTILLERY AND i AIR BOMBARDMENT . While the Allies have continued uninterruptedly kii * ne withdrawal of their troops from Dunthe fighting there ...

Published: Tuesday 04 June 1940
Newspaper: Nottingham Evening Post
County: Nottinghamshire, England
Type: Illustrated | Words: 970 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

Dunkirk Fighting at Peak of Ferocity

... Dunkirk Fighting at Peak of Ferocity Jt Embarkation of Allied forces Goes Steadily On ceaseless difficulties caused by enemy pressure Nation went on actively in the Dunkirk region night, says to-day s French communique. British and French infantry and ...

Published: Tuesday 04 June 1940
Newspaper: Hull Daily Mail
County: Yorkshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 380 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

Weygand's Tribute To Dunkirk's Governor

... Weygand's Tribute To Dunkirk's Governor Paris. Th.irsdav: —General Weygand has cited army orders Admiral Abrial, who was the French naval commander Dunkirk, and Adniirnt laton. latter appointed Governor Dunkirk tragic circumstances, magnificently assured ...

Published: Thursday 06 June 1940
Newspaper: Gloucester Citizen
County: Gloucestershire, England
Type: Article | Words: 42 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

Cheery Lads From Dunkirk

... Cheery Lads From Dunkirk HIS TROPHY —Back to Blighty, this Tommy from Dunkirk carries with him a trophy—a German rifle. These Tommies make full use of the railway water hydrant for a wash-up arriving home. There's no doubting their high spirits. LINES ...

Published: Tuesday 04 June 1940
Newspaper: Dundee Courier
County: Angus, Scotland
Type: Illustrated | Words: 98 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

DUNKIRK EPIC NOT ENDED YET

... DUNKIRK EPIC NOT ENDED YET ASSADOR’S ESCAPE Paris, Monday. JpHE epic of Dunkirk still goes on,” declared the French military spokesman to-night. The Allied sea and air forces in close co-operation are still effectively defending their entrenched positions ...

Published: Tuesday 04 June 1940
Newspaper: Daily Record
County: Lanarkshire, Scotland
Type: | Words: 116 | Page: 3 | Tags: none

SAND DUNES NEAR DUNKIRK

... SAND DUNES NEAR DUNKIRK sand dunes near Dunkirk during last week’s evacuation. [Photo: Associated Press R.A.F. AWARDS FOR i * A photograph of two British soldiers holding an observation post on the ...

Published: Wednesday 05 June 1940
Newspaper: Birmingham Daily Post
County: Warwickshire, England
Type: | Words: 32 | Page: 3 | Tags: none