It was reported that embarkation from Dunkirk had been speeded
up, craft of every size, naval and mercantile being engaged
in ceaseless ferry service to Britain.
Lord Gort returned to London from Flanders, and was invested
with the GCB.
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) continued operations in
support of rearguard action of Allied armies and embarkation
from Dunkirk. Other formations carried out further raids on
Dutch harbours occupied by the Nazi's.
German planes bombed Marseilles, Lyons and other industrial
towns in Rhône valley. 46 people killed and over 100
injured.
It was announced that Italian government had broken off negotiations
for contraband agreement between Great Britain and Italy.
M16 Minesweeper
Commissioned 1 June 1940
M30 Minesweeper
Launched 1 June 1940
T18
Torpedo boat
Launched 1 June 1940
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The Second Great War.
Edited by Sir John Hamilton
The War Illustrated.
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2194 Days Of War.
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