Dunkirk Evacuation and Air Battles

The British Admiralty plans a desperate evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk, fearing they can only save a fraction of the soldiers trapped there. As German forces attack, the RAF deploys Spitfires to defend the troops, engaging in intense air battles. Despite the odds, a rescue fleet is assembled to save the stranded soldiers.

Which town did the British choose for the evacuation across the channel?

• Le Havre

• Cherbourg

• Calais

• Dunkirk

What was the British admiralty's secret fear regarding the evacuation?

• They could only rescue 40,000 troops.

• The weather would prevent evacuation.

• They would lose all their ships.

• The Germans would invade Britain.

What did the Luftwaffe use to attack the Allied troops on the beaches?

• Zeppelins and blimps

• Tanks and artillery

• Submarines and torpedoes

• Heinkel 111s and Stuka dive bombers

Which fighter plane did the RAF deploy to protect the stranded troops?

• Hawker Hurricane

• Avro Lancaster

• Supermarine Spitfire

• Bristol Blenheim

How many fighter squadrons did the RAF send to attack the Luftwaffe over Dunkirk?

• 20

• 16

• 12

• 10

What was the main advantage of the Spitfire over the Messerschmitt Bf 109?

• Better maneuverability

• Stronger armor

• Faster speed

• Higher altitude capability

How many kills did the RAF claim in a single day during the air battles?

• 28

• 58

• 38

• 48

What was the composition of the evacuation fleet?

• Over 20 battleships

• Over 100 submarines

• Over 30 aircraft carriers

• Over 50 destroyers

What was the primary mission of the hastily assembled evacuation fleet?

• To block the German navy

• To deliver supplies to Dunkirk

• To attack German forces

• To rescue trapped Allied troops

What was the main challenge faced by the evacuation fleet?

• Stormy weather

• Ongoing air battles

• German naval blockade

• Lack of fuel