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For collectors of military history, Dunkirk: The Great Escape offers an accessible account of a pivotal 1940 campaign and the extraordinary evacuation that followed. This 1977 Dent edition will appeal to readers researching the British Expeditionary Force, Operation Dynamo, the Battle of France, the Royal Navy and the civilian vessels that became known as the Little Ships of Dunkirk.
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Dunkirk: The Great Escape by A. J. Barker is a detailed account of one of the most dramatic episodes of the Second World War: the evacuation of Allied forces from the French port of Dunkirk in 1940. Published by J. M. Dent & Sons in London in 1977, this 240-page hardcover edition examines the military crisis that developed during the German advance through France and the desperate effort to rescue the surrounded British Expeditionary Force and its Allied counterparts. Bibliographical records confirm that the book includes illustrations, maps, an index and a bibliography.
Barker places the evacuation within the wider context of the Battle of France, exploring how the rapid German advance left large numbers of Allied troops trapped around Dunkirk. The evacuation, known as Operation Dynamo, became an extraordinary logistical undertaking involving Royal Navy vessels, merchant ships and the famous civilian “Little Ships” that crossed the English Channel to assist in bringing troops home. The Dunkirk operation ultimately became one of the defining episodes of Britain’s wartime history.
Dunkirk: The Great Escape is particularly valuable for readers interested in the military realities behind the familiar story. Barker considers the fighting, retreat, organisation and evacuation rather than presenting Dunkirk simply as a heroic legend. His account also addresses the enormous quantities of weapons, vehicles, ammunition and other equipment abandoned during the withdrawal, illustrating the considerable material cost of the evacuation. Contemporary military studies continue to cite Barker’s work when discussing the losses and equipment left behind at Dunkirk.
The inclusion of maps and photographic material adds useful visual context, helping readers follow the movements of troops and understand the geography of the campaign. With an index and bibliography also included, Dunkirk: The Great Escape functions as more than a popular narrative, making it a useful reference for students and enthusiasts of Second World War history.
For collectors of military history, Dunkirk: The Great Escape offers an accessible account of a pivotal 1940 campaign and the extraordinary evacuation that followed. This 1977 Dent edition will appeal to readers researching the British Expeditionary Force, Operation Dynamo, the Battle of France, the Royal Navy and the civilian vessels that became known as the Little Ships of Dunkirk.
Condition: Very Good – Light shelf wear present and foxing on half title page and text block edges. Ink inscription on front end page.
