World War II, Nazi Invasion of France, Dunkirk, Leaving the dunes of Dunkirk, 5th June 1940, British troops on a beach near Dunkirk forming into long winding queues ready to take their turn to board the small boats which took them to larger vessels [Getty Images]

World War II, Nazi Invasion of France, Dunkirk, Leaving the dunes of Dunkirk, 5th June 1940, British troops on a beach near Dunkirk forming into long winding queues ready to take their turn to board the small boats which took them to larger vessels (Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images) — see more

World War II, Nazi Invasion of France, Dunkirk, Leaving the dunes of Dunkirk, 5th June 1940, British troops on a beach near Dunkirk forming into long winding queues ready to take their turn to board the small boats which took them to larger vessels (Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)