Worksheet  2

1 How many miles were between northern France and southern Britain?

2 What was the date of the evacuation of Dunkirk?


3 Name four different kinds of boats that were bringing back the troops?


4 Why were  the boats bringing the British troops back from France?




5 Is Folkestone in Britain or in France?

In June 1940 A fleet of 41 destroyers, together with sloops, minesweepers, transports, and patrol craft, and many small pleasure boats and yachts were sent over to rescue the British soldiers from Dunkirk. Almost miraculously, by June 4, 338,226 British, French, and Belgian soldiers had been evacuated to
England, at a cost of 6 destroyers sunk and 19 damaged, not to mention many other smaller vessels.

Trace a map of Europe showing France and Britain. Draw a line from Dunkirk to Folkestone. Now measure the line with your ruler. Place the ruler on the scale at the bottom of the map. This should give you the number of miles.

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Imagine that you are the owner of a small sailing boat at Folkestone. You join the force that were being sent to rescue the soldiers from Dunkirk. Write a story about your exciting day.

Imagine you are a pilot of a Spitfire. You are trying to protect the boats crossing the English Channel. Write the story of your battle with the German aircraft.