Describes the events surrounding the Battle of Dunkirk and the rescue of British troops from the beaches of Dunkirk during World War II.

Originally published: London : Sidgwick & Jackson, 2008.

Twenty wasted years -- Into Belgium : first shocks -- Back to the Escaut and disaster on the BEF's southern flank -- Counter-stroke at Arras -- Fighting on two fronts -- Boulogne and Calais -- The withdrawa l: II Corps on the eastern flank -- The withdrawal : fighting the Panzers on the western flank -- Comings and goings at Dunkirk -- The end at Dunkirk -- The final battles -- Reckoning.