Churchill Says Britain Never Quits Amid Dunkirk Retreat
Churchill recalled Britain’s stance as German breakthrough at Sedan threatened Allied lines. He detailed the peril around Boulogne Calais and Dunkirk, noting Calais defenders and 8000 troops saved after efforts to hold the Gravelines line. He warned of German armored divisions closing on Allied forces.
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Churchill recalls Dunkerque as a great evacuation
In a House of Commons address Churchill describes the Dunkerque evacuation as a miracle of deliverance. He warns of a colossal military disaster but notes British air and sea forces saved 330,000 French and British troops. He reports heavy German attacks, material losses, and plans to rebuild the BEF under Lord Gort.
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England
Jean Abrial
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Italy
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Benito Mussolini
Hitler
Paris Air Raids Raise Alarm as Dunkerque Battle Intensifies
The report describes a Paris air raid with no alarms, many bombs falling near the Seine and suburbs, and extensive damage to factories and homes. It notes civilians fleeing and funerals for air raid victims, while also detailing Dunkirk’s desperate rear-guard defense and Allied evacuation efforts as German forces press toward a broader offensive.
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Germany
London
Dunkerque
le Havre
France
Paris
Saar
Maginot Line
Oise
United Press
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Louvre
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Seine Et Oise
Seine Et Marne
War Office
Italy
Flanders
Oise- Aisne-Argonne
Maxime Weygand
Weygand
Ships Flee European Ports as U S Vessels Head Home
The United States liner President Harrison sailed for home from Genoa with a full capacity list, joined by the Excambion which carried American refugees from war torn Europe. The Harrison may be last U S passenger ship to leave Italy before sea routes are cut off by the war.
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Europe
Genoa
Italy
United States
President Harrison
Excambion
Harrison
America
Sir Marmaduke Blennerhasset Killed in Action
London report states Sir Marmaduke Blennerhasset, 37, lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, was killed in action. His nine day heir succeeds the baronetcy.
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Sir Marmaduke Blennerhasset
Royal Naval
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