Turning a strategic withdraw (retreat) into a victory was impressive
It is a relative thing. Compared to losing the entire war, it was a victory.
Yes, it was. 338000 and another 192000 later. And the British forces didn’t flee back to Dunkirk, that’s a myth.
The BEF fought brutal and brave battles back to the coast as the French and Belgians collapsed around them. Staunch defence of ports like Dunkirk and Boulogne, the counterattack at Arras (the real reason Hitler stopped the Panzers).....