Evacuation Of Dunkirk

1940-06

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

British soldier of the Royal Ulster Rifles getting some rest in his trench during rear guard duty while his outfit is preparing to evacuated the beach by boat to awaiting destroyers offshore.

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Title: Evacuation Of Dunkirk
Date: 1940-06
Location: Dunkirk, France
Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
Subject Keywords: Resting, In Foreign Country, Army, Personnel, Wars, Trenches, France, Wwii, Action, Great Britain, Great Britain Armed Forces, Units, Royal Ulster Rifles, Dunkirk, 1940s
Publisher: TimeLife
Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
Provider: LIFE
Original ID: TimeLife_image_883306
Credits: LIFE
Copyright: © Time Inc.

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