The square root of a number is the number that, when squared (multiplied by itself), is equal to the given number. For example, the square root of 16, denoted 161/2 or, is 4, because 42 = 4Ã4 = 16. The square root of 121, denoted, is 11, because 112 = 121.
Theatre: France. Dates: 26 May to 4 June 1940. Location: Dunkirk. Outcome: Operation Dynamo, the evacuation of around 350,000 British, French and Belgian troops from Dunkirk, enabled the Allies to continue the war and was a major boost to British morale. Players: Britain: Viscount Gort's British Expeditionary Force (BEF) comprising 13 infantry divisions.
The Battle and evacuation of Dunkirk occurred during World War II. Lord Gort made the decision to evacuate on May 25, 1940, and the last troops departed France on June 4.