As late as 2004, it was conceded that the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940 was an unmitigated disaster and humiliation.

Fact: the deliverance of tens of thousands of troops back to Britain was courtesy of the German leader.

Hitler’s Naivety Brought Ruin to the Christian Reich

The return of 188,000 British troops made it possible for the Westminster elite to carry on their war against the German nation.  No mention is ever made of the 68,000 British soldiers whose bodies were again scattered across the poppy fields of France.  

Abandoned across France were hundreds of British tanks and diverse military hardware.

German High Command flaming mad

In explaining why Hitler intervened to allow the escape of 188,000 British and 150,200 French troops at Dunkirk, Reichswehr General Blumentritt spoke bluntly.

‘He (Hitler) then astonished us by speaking with admiration of the British Empire, of the necessity for its existence and of the civilization that Britain had brought to the world.  

He compared the British Empire with the Catholic Church saying they were both essential elements of stability in the world.

He said that all he wanted from Britain was that she should acknowledge Germany’s position on the continent.  The return of Germany’s lost colonies would be desirable but not essential, and he would even offer to support British troops if she should encounter difficulties anywhere.  

He concluded by saying that his aim was to make peace with Britain, on a basis that she would regard as compatible with her honor to accept.”

Dumbfounded and Outraged

The General added, “The German generals in charge were dumbfounded and outraged at Hitler’s attitude in thus preventing them from pressing an advantage which they believed would result in the capture of the entire British Expeditionary Force.    

But Hitler was adamant in his refusal and issued the most peremptory orders for the German armoured forces to stay at a distance while the British embarkation went on.”  ~ Over the Hill, Sir Basil Liddell Hart. Let readers know what you think

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