070 Dunkirk - One Minute History

In 1940, German forces separated the French 1st and 7th Armies from the rest of the Allies, trapping British and French troops at Dunkirk. The Germans halted their advance, allowing the Royal Navy to prepare for evacuation. Operation Dynamo began on May 26th, with French forces enduring heavy attacks. By June 4th, the Nazis took control of Dunkirk, but 338,000 men were rescued in 11 days with the help of civilian vessels.

What was the strategic situation of the French 1st and 7th Armies at the beginning of the Dunkirk crisis?

• They were advancing towards Germany.

• They were separated from the rest of the Allied forces.

• They were retreating to the English Channel.

• They were encircling the German forces.

What critical decision did the Germans make during the Dunkirk evacuation?

• They requested a ceasefire.

• They launched a naval attack.

• They halted their advance.

• They decided to retreat.

What role did the Royal Navy play during the Dunkirk evacuation?

• They negotiated with the German commanders.

• They launched a counterattack on German forces.

• They provided air support to the French forces.

• They prepared for the evacuation of trapped troops.

By what date did the Nazis take control of the docks at Dunkirk?

• May 26th

• June 4th

• June 1st

• May 30th

How many men were successfully evacuated during Operation Dynamo?

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 250,000

• 338,000