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.
For the other battles of the same name, see Battle of Dunkirk (disambiguation) . The Battle of Dunkirk was an important battle that took place in Dunkirk, France, during the Second World War between the Allies and Germany.As part of the Battle of France on the Western Front, the Battle of Dunkirk was the defence and evacuation of British and allied forces in Europe from 26 Mayâ4 June 1940.After the Phoney War, the Battle of France began in earnest on 10 May 1940.To the east, the German Army Group B had invaded the Netherlands and advanced westward. In response, the Supreme Allied CommanderâFrench General Maurice Gamelin âinitiated Plan D and invaded Belgium to engage the Germans in the Netherlands.or the other battles of the same name, see Battle of Dunkirk (disambiguation) . The Battle of Dunkirk was an important battle that took place in Dunkirk, France, during the Second World War between the Allies and Germany.