When did the evacuation of Dunkirk begin?
On May 26, 1940.
What name was given to the civilian boats that helped ferry Allied troops?
The "Little Ships".
What expression arose from the civilian boats at Dunkirk?
"Dunkirk spirit".
By which date had the evacuation saved 198,000 British troops?
By June 4, 1940.
How many French and Belgian troops were saved by the evacuation?
140,000 troops.
What happened to the heavy equipment of the evacuated troops?
It was virtually all abandoned.
When did the Luftwaffe start attacking British ships and air bases?
On July 10, 1940.
By late August 1940, how many aircraft had the Luftwaffe lost?
More than 600 aircraft.
By late August 1940, how many aircraft had the RAF lost?
Only 260 aircraft.
When did the Blitz begin?
Around 4 p.m. on September 7, 1940.
How many bombs were dropped on London during the Blitz?
More than one million bombs.
When did Hitler call off the Blitz?
On May 11, 1941.
How long did the Blitz last?
Eight months.
What was Hitler's goal with German bombing during the Blitz?
To break British morale.
What was the actual effect of the German bombing on British people?
It brought them together and strengthened their determination to resist.
How many vessels were involved in the Dunkirk evacuation?
Around 860 vessels.
How many British destroyers participated in the evacuation?
Seven British destroyers.
When did Hitler announce the postponement of the invasion of England?
On October 12, 1940.
What did Hitler announce about the invasion plans by spring 1941?
The invasion plans were cancelled.
What change did Hitler make to bombing raids during the Blitz?
He switched from daytime to nighttime raids.
Why did Hitler switch to nighttime bombing raids?
To frighten British civilians and deprive them of sleep.
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