SOCIAL Dunkirk file : NEG. NO. 133325-40 2000

British soldiers are assisted by the Royal Navy in June 1940, on their return to England after being evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk, Northern France. 338,226 soldiers, mostly from the British Expeditionary Force, were rescued from the advancing German Army between May 19th and June 4th. Veterans of the Dunkirk evacuation will tomorrowMOnday May 15 2000, reunite for almost the last time to mark the 60th anniversary of their remarkable escape from the shores of France. See PA story SOCIAL Dunkirk. PA Photos second world war