Withdrawal from Dunkirk and neighbouring beaches continued,
though pace had diminished. German combined forces continued
to attack with ferocity. Artillery bombardment of beaches
increased.
The British Admiralty's communiqué on the navies part
in the withdrawal stated that 222 British naval vessels and
665 other British craft and boats took part. Three more destroyers
reported lost France, HMS Basilisk, HMS Keith, and HMS Havant.
Of more than 170 minor war vessels engaged in the withdrawal
24 were lost. Zeebrugge reported blocked and other ports in
German hands rendered useless.
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) bombers made a series of
attacks on German communications and gun emplacements, and
other formations attacked aerodromes and other objectives
in the north-west Germany.
Over 1000 bombs dropped in the first enemy raid on Paris and
outskirts. Casualties totalled 906, including 254 killed.
Twenty five raiders shot down and 75 crew killed or taken
prisoner.
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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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