TNA ADM 199 790

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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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199	Log in to enlarge	191 195 FACTORS ASSISTING THE EVACUATION. 1. Discipline and coolness of troops under fire on beach and in unfamiliar conditions in boats throughout evacuation. 2. Life saving nets rigged along ship's sides. 3. Assistance of Army Bren Guns and gunners against low-flying air attack. 4. Calm weather and poor visibility. 5. Presence of HA Light Cruiser "Calcutta". 6. Excellent physical condition of majority of troops. 7. Normal state in which all piers at Dunkirk were allowed to remain, which was invaluable in assisting embarkation of troops into ships. COMMANDING OFFICER * 6JUN 1940 * Eminille. M. Tenth. H.M.S. 4 SUTTON Ad. Comes. Royal Navy.	Calcutta Cruiser Light

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FACTORS ASSISTING THE EVACUATION.
1.
Discipline and coolness of troops under fire on beach
and in unfamiliar conditions in boats throughout evacuation.
2.
Life saving nets rigged along ship's sides.
3.
Assistance of Army Bren Guns and gunners against low-flying
air attack.
4.
Calm weather and poor visibility.
5.
Presence of HA Light Cruiser "Calcutta".
6.
Excellent physical condition of majority of troops.
7.
Normal state in which all piers at Dunkirk were allowed to
remain, which was invaluable in assisting embarkation of troops
into ships.
COMMANDING OFFICER
*
6JUN 1940
*
Eminille. M. Tenth.
H.M.S. 4 SUTTON
Ad. Comes. Royal Navy.