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Scene during the evacuation of Dunkirk, WW2
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Scene during the evacuation of Dunkirk, WW2
Scene during the evacuation of Dunkirk, on the northern French coast, with German dive-bombers attacking shipping and setting a paddle steamer on fire. In the foreground is the beach, crowded with men waiting to embark. The drawing was made by an artist present during the embarkation on 30 May.
1940
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Attacking Bombardment Bombers Burning Channel Cloud Clouds Crowded Dive Dunkirk Embark Embarkation Evacuation Fires Nov19 Paddle Shipping Steamer Waiting
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Scene during the Evacuation of Dunkirk, May 30, 1940: A haunting image capturing the chaos and peril of the Dunkirk evacuation during World War II. In this poignant drawing, German dive-bombers relentlessly attack shipping off the northern French coast, setting a paddle steamer ablaze. The ominous clouds of smoke and fire billowing from the burning vessel starkly contrast with the calm, blue sea and sky above. The tranquil Channel waters are disrupted by the turbulence of war, as men in the foreground wait anxiously on the crowded beach, eager to embark and escape the imminent danger. This poignant scene was drawn by an artist who was present during the evacuation, bearing witness to the heroic efforts to save the Allied forces from the advancing German forces. The beach, once a peaceful retreat, is now a scene of desperation and urgency, as the fate of countless lives hangs in the balance. This powerful drawing offers a glimpse into the raw emotion and intensity of one of the most significant moments in World War II history.
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