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To: DUMBGRUNT
Dunkirk, the British went home, where did the french go?

Since you asked, approximately 113,000 French troops were evacuated, approximately 40,000 in the rear guard surrendered.

Some French were mixed in with the British and taken to England, others were transported to Channel ports still under French control, where they either surrendered or were caught up in the general armistice. (Some who made it to England were also transported back to France). Only a very small number ended up in the Free French.

26 posted on 06/07/2016 5:43:50 PM PDT by PAR35
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To: PAR35

The Germans have overrun most of France.
The British are evacuating on many small boats.
40,000 French remained to hold off the Germans.

Thats a slot everybody wants!
Not to worry the Natzis will take care of you until the end of the war...


34 posted on 06/07/2016 6:01:49 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT (Looks like it's pretty hairy.)
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