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British artillery covering the evacuation of Dunkirk, WW2
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British artillery covering the evacuation of Dunkirk, WW2
British artillery (25-pounders) firing over open sights, while French and British infantry use their machine guns, to cover the evacuation of Dunkirk, northern France. Seen here stopping a German tank rush on the Dunkirk-Cassel road near Wormhoudt. A French counter-attack is developing in the middle distance, and a number of German tanks have been knocked out by direct hits.
1940
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This evocative image captures the intensity and chaos of the Dunkirk evacuation during World War II. British artillery, specifically 25-pounders, are seen firing over open sights, their shells piercing the smoke-filled sky towards the advancing German forces. French and British infantry, determined to protect their retreating comrades, use their machine guns to cover the evacuation effort. In the middle distance, a French counter-attack is developing, with German tanks being knocked out by direct hits from the British artillery. The scene is one of desperation and determination, as the Allied forces fight to hold off the German advance on the Dunkirk-Cassel road near Wormhoudt. The burning wreckage of vehicles and buildings casts an ominous cloud over the battlefield, adding to the sense of urgency and danger. This powerful image, taken by the Illustrated London News Ltd and captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a poignant glimpse into the courage and resilience of the soldiers involved in this pivotal moment in world history.
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