Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:United_Kingdom_during_World_War_II
gptkb:Dunkirk gptkb:White_Cliffs_of_Dover gptkb:World_War_II_Britain gptkb:The_Battle_of_Kent |
| gptkbp:casualties |
approximately 338,000
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Vice_Admiral_Bertram_Ramsay
|
| gptkbp:date |
June 4, 1940
May 26, 1940 |
| gptkbp:duration |
9 days
|
| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:government_agency
|
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Dunkirk_(2017_film)
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
considered a miracle of deliverance
demonstrated the importance of civilian involvement highlighted logistical challenges in warfare showed the effectiveness of improvisation in military operations |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
boosted British morale
led to the formation of the Dunkirk spirit |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Evacuation of Dunkirk
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Dunkirk_Memorial
gptkb:Dunkirk_Veterans_Association |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:British_Expeditionary_Force civilian boats |
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired literature and art
subject of documentaries subject of historical research subject of academic studies remains a symbol of resilience led to the establishment of memorials commemorated in annual events led to the establishment of veterans' organizations influenced international relations post-war influenced military strategy in future conflicts influenced political discourse in Britain influenced public perception of World War II inspired commemorative literature inspired military training exercises remains a topic of interest in popular culture |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Dunkirk,_France
|
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Dynamo
military evacuation |
| gptkbp:outcome |
rescue of Allied soldiers
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_France
gptkb:Battle_of_Britain |
| gptkbp:significance |
turning point in World War II
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
to maintain a fighting force
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
gptkb:starship
fishing boats merchant ships |