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Dunkirk (UK: / d ʌ n ˈ k ɜːr k / dun-KURK, US: / ˈ d ʌ n k ɜːr k / DUN-kurk, French: Dunkerque [dœ̃kɛʁk] ⓘ, West Flemish: Duunkerke, Dutch: Duinkerke or Duinkerken) is a commune in the department of Nord in northern France. It lies 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the Belgian border. It has the third-largest French harbour.
The Battle of Dunkirk (French: Bataille de Dunkerque) was fought around the French port of Dunkirk (Dunkerque) during the Second World War, between the Allies and Nazi Germany.
- 26 May-4 June 1940
- See aftermath
- Dunkirk, France
5 days ago · Dunkirk, town and seaport, Nord département, Hauts-de-France région, northern France. It lies along the Strait of Dover between Calais and the Belgian frontier, 49 miles (79 km) northwest of Lille by road.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Jul 21, 2017 · A historical drama directed by Christopher Nolan, depicting the rescue of Allied soldiers from the German Army in 1940. The film features a star-studded cast, a powerful soundtrack, and a non-linear narrative that captures the intensity and the spirit of the event.
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- Action, Drama, History
- Christopher Nolan
- 2017-07-21
Jan 3, 2023 · Discover Dunkerque or Dunkirk, a town in northern France with a rich wartime history and a Flemish-influenced gastronomy. Enjoy the sandy beaches, the golf course, the boat cruises and the local specialties such as endives, carbonade flamande and moules-frites.
Jan 25, 2018 · Learn about the massive evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk, France, in 1940, as German forces advanced during World War II. Find out how Hitler's order, the "Little Ships" and the "Miracle of Dunkirk" shaped the war.
