349 WARSHIPS AT DUNKIRK 1940

Examines the backbone of the Dunkirk evacuation fleet: the warships of the Royal Navy and French Navy that were ordered into action to rescue the British Expeditionary Force. Nearly 50 destroyers, an anti-aircraft cruiser, and more than 200 MTBs, minesweepers, trawlers, and other small warships were involved, as many as could be spared without recklessly endangering naval strength. Highlights the lack of decent anti-aircraft defenses available to the Allies in 1940, and shows how improvised weaponry were used to help fend off the Stukas. Illustrated throughout with 40 photos and 8 pages of color illustrations.