Dunkirk - The historical background of the cinema

In 1940, an extraordinary naval evacuation operation rescued more than 300,000 trapped Allied soldiers trapped in the port city of Dunkirk, France. The true story of the soldiers, sailors, pilots and civilians involved in the nine-day battle has become a legend over the years. The rescue operation, dubbed “miracle” by Winston Churchill, is now being unveiled by multi-bestselling historian Joshua Levine, introducing readers to the background of the events, complemented by recent interviews with veterans and survivors.