Video - Miraculous Retreat: The Dunkirk Spirit

The year is 1940. Nazi Germany's blitzkrieg has cut through Europe, separating Allied forces. 400,000 troops are trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk, France. Hitler, overconfident, halts the German advance. This proves to be a crucial mistake. The British, seizing this opportunity, launch Operation Dynamo. Civilian boats join naval vessels in a desperate evacuation across the English Channel. For nine days, under constant bombardment, soldiers wait. Many use makeshift piers, wading into the water to reach rescue boats. Against all odds, over 338,000 troops are saved. While Germany claims victory, this evacuation becomes a symbol of British resilience. Churchill declares: "We shall fight on the beaches..." The "Dunkirk spirit" is born. Though the war rages on, this miraculous retreat lays the foundation for eventual Allied victory. Remember Dunkirk – where ordinary people achieved the extraordinary.