Operation Dynamo Social Studies

Question 1

How many aircraft were shot down?

Accepted Answer

240 German aircraft, 177 British aircraft

Question 2

How was the Battle of Dunkirk called a turning point?

Accepted Answer

Hitler fails to capture the British Army

Question 3

When was Operation Dynamo, and when did it end?

Accepted Answer

May 27 - June 4, 1940

Question 4

What was the intention of this operation?

Accepted Answer

British sends help to allies to help protect France, To stop German advance into France

Question 5

Operation Dynamo was organized for the Battle of Dunkirk. Who won the battle?

Accepted Answer

Germany (Nazi’s)

Question 6

How many vessels were sunk during the battle?

Accepted Answer

243 allied ships

Question 7

How many British troops became PoW’s? (Prisoners of War)

Accepted Answer

40,000

Question 8

What was the outcome of the operation?

Accepted Answer

French troops retreat, Belgian troops retreat, British troops retreat

Question 9

Who planned Operation Dynamo?

Accepted Answer

British Navy

Question 10

Where did Operation Dynamo take place?

Accepted Answer

Dunkirk, France

Question 11

How many British men were lost from the Battle of Dunkirk

Accepted Answer

68,000

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