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Dunkirk under bombardment, 1940
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Dunkirk under bombardment, 1940
View of Dunkirk under bombardment, taken from the deck of a destroyer, showing huge smoke columns from fires, during the Dunkirk evacuations in June 1940.
1940
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This evocative photograph captures the chaos and intensity of the Dunkirk evacuations during the early days of World War II. Taken from the deck of a destroyer in the English Channel, the image offers a haunting view of Dunkirk under bombardment in June 1940. The once bustling port city is now engulfed in smoke and flames, as huge columns of black plumes rise from the fires below. The destruction wrought by the relentless bombardment is palpable, as the sea around the city is dotted with the hulls of damaged and sinking ships. The evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk, which came to be known as the "Miracle of Dunkirk," began on May 26, 1940, and continued for nearly a week. With the German army closing in, thousands of soldiers were evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk to British and French naval vessels, fishing boats, and any other seaworthy craft that could make the dangerous journey across the Channel. The evacuation was a desperate race against time, as the Germans continued their bombardment and advance. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the bravery and resilience of those involved in the Dunkirk evacuations, as well as the devastating impact of war on civilian populations. It is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the lengths to which people will go to protect and save one another in the face of adversity.
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