Battle of Dunkirk (1940 AD)

Battle of Dunkirk (||| vs Side B) took place in 1940 AD during World War II.

Battle facts

• Year: 1940 AD
• Date: 1940-06-04
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: World War II
• Side A: |||
• Commanders (A): Maxime Weygand| Georges Blanchard| René Prioux| J.-M. Charles Abrial| Lord Gort
• Commanders (B): Gerd von Rundstedt| Fedor von Bock| Ewald von Kleist
• Casualties: approx. * Estimated total casualties 61,774 killed, wounded, or captured French *18,000 killed *40,000 prisoners *3 destroyers British *c. 3,500 killed *c. 41,000 prisoners *63,879 vehicles including tanks aEstimated total casualties 20,000 killed or wounded 100 tanks 240 aircraft in theatre 156 aircraft on Dunkirk front
• Outcome: See aftermath
• Coordinates: 51.034°, 2.377°

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