TNA ADM 199 790

Collection details

TNA ADM 199 790

Admiralty records concerning Operation Dynamo and the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk, dating from 1940.

Holding archive: TNA
Collection reference: ADM 199 790

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Source: The National Archives, Kew, ADM 199/790. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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24	Log in to enlarge	19 23 After my return from G.H.Q. on the 31st May I was closely associated with General Alexander who remained in command of British Troops. He was a tower of strength and delightful to work with at a very difficult time when it did not seem probable that we should succeed in getting away the last or the British Expeditionary Force. Although my report does not make it clear, all signals from S.N.O. Dunkirk referring to military matters were made with his concurrence and approval. He finally left Dunkirk with Admiral Wake-Walker in a M.T.B. at 2130 on 2nd June.	Alexander Last May Wake Wake-Walker Walker

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After my return from G.H.Q. on the 31st May
I was closely associated with General Alexander who
remained in command of British Troops. He was a tower
of strength and delightful to work with at a very
difficult time when it did not seem probable that we should
succeed in getting away the last or the British Expedition-
ary Force. Although my report does not make it clear,
all signals from S.N.O. Dunkirk referring to military
matters were made with his concurrence and approval.
He finally left Dunkirk with Admiral Wake-Walker
in a M.T.B. at 2130 on 2nd June.