Operation Dynamo Collection

The Dunkirk evacuation, code-named Operation Dynamo, also known as the Miracle of Dunkirk, was the evacuation of Allied soldiers during World War II from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk

Second World War Veterans, (from left) Albert Dunn, George Russell, Bill Harrison, Gilbert Pearson, Alf Welch and James Connelly

Wounded soldiers on hospital train passing through France 1940 WW2

War Dunkirk Evacuation of BEF from Dunkirk tired troops sleep in a camp after their return to England June 1940

The crew of one of the small ships that helped with the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF). from the beaches of Dunkirk, pose for the cameras at Folkestone. 6th June 1940

Soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force, who were encircled by the Germans at Dunkirk, Northern France before their miraculous escape, pictured on arrival at Dover

This photo was taken during a recent daylight sweep over Northern France and shows bomb bursts in the area previously badly badly wrecked by the patent slip in the tidal basin

Evacuation of soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force fromm the beaches of Dunkirk in Northern France after large numbers of Belgian, British

The evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk, June 1940

The Dunkirk evacuation, the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk, France between 26th May and 4th June 1940, during World War II

British Expeditionary Force returning from Dunkirk After a long retreat the bulk of the British Expeitionary Force reached the Dunkirk Bridgehead

A soldier relaxing reading his Daily Mirror newspaper following his evacuation along with the rest of the BEF from Dunkirk. 4th June 1940

Soldiers talking to women with children, following their evacuation from Dunkirk. Circa June 1940

Evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk A flotilla of little boats, which helped in the evacuation of British French

A boat of soldiers rescued from Dunkirk, 1940, (1945). The Dunkirk evacuation, code-named Operation Dynamo, was the evacuation of Allied soldiers from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk, France

British infantry shooting at German aircraft during the evacuation of Dunkirk, France. Photographed June 1940
WORLD WAR II: DUNKIRK. British infantry shooting at German aircraft during the evacuation of Dunkirk, France. Photographed June 1940

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Operation Dynamo, also known as the Miracle of Dunkirk, was a pivotal event during the Second World War. This historic evacuation, code-named Operation Dynamo, saved countless lives and became a symbol of resilience and bravery. In this captivating photo, we see three war veterans - Albert Dunn, George Russell, and Bill Harrison - who were part of the heroic mission at Dunkirk. Exhausted but determined soldiers find solace in sleep after their arduous journey from Dunkirk to safety. Another image captures a boat filled with soldiers rescued from the chaos of Dunkirk in 1940; their expressions reveal both relief and gratitude for being given another chance at life. The crew members aboard one of the small ships that played an instrumental role in this evacuation are immortalized here; their unwavering commitment to saving lives is truly commendable. Soldiers from the British Expeditionary Force can be seen encircled by German forces at Dunkirk - a stark reminder of the dire circumstances they faced before being rescued. This collection also includes an aerial view showcasing Northern France's landscape during daylight sweeps conducted recently. It serves as a poignant reminder of how much has changed since those fateful days in 1940 when Allied soldiers were evacuated from the beaches and harbor of Dunkirk amidst constant danger. The significance cannot be overstated; it exemplifies humanity's ability to come together during times of crisis and showcases acts of heroism that continue to inspire generations today.