Incredible Footage of the Battle of Dunkirk (1940) | War Archives

The Battle of Dunkirk took place during World War II between the Allies and Germany. The battle was the defence and evacuation of British and allied forces in Europe from 26 May--4 June 1940 after a failed assault on mainland Europe. The 'Halt Order' issued by the German army gave the Allie's three days in which to evacuate and establish a defensive line. In the end over 330,000 Allied troops were rescued from the beaches. For Archive Licensing Enquiries Visit: https://goo.gl/W4hZBv Explore Our Online Channel For FULL Documentaries, Fascinating Interviews & Classic Movies: https://goo.gl/7dVe8r #BritishPathé #History #Dunkirk #WWII License this Film: http://britishpathe.com/page/licensing Film ID: 1045.41 Subscribe to the British Pathé YT Channel: https://goo.gl/hV1nkf Subscribe to the British Pathé War Archives YT Channel: https://goo.gl/QY21c9 Subscribe to the British Pathé Vintage Fashions YT Channel: https://goo.gl/XT1Zo7 Subscribe to the British Pathé Sporting History YT Channel: https://goo.gl/ELDCsT BRITISH PATHÉ'S STORY Before television, people came to movie theatres to watch the news. British Pathé was at the forefront of cinematic journalism, blending information with entertainment to popular effect. Over the course of a century, it documented everything from major armed conflicts and seismic political crises to the curious hobbies and eccentric lives of ordinary people. If it happened, British Pathé filmed it. Now considered to be the finest newsreel archive in the world, British Pathé is a treasure trove of 85,000 films unrivalled in their historical and cultural significance.