Diplomatic history of World War II in the Dunkirk evacuation in late May/early June 1940. Tens of thousands of tanks, trucks and artillery guns were left behind, as well as all of the radios, machine guns, rifles, tents, spare parts and other gear. The new Prime Minister Winston Churchill pledged that Britain would continue to fight for France's freedom, even if it must do so alone. After Mers el Kebir, Britain recognised Free France as its ally and the legitimate government of France. The United States maintained diplomatic relations with Vichy (until late 1942) and avoided recognition of de Gaulle's claim to be the one and
Wherever Would I Be Wherever Would I Be "Wherever Would I Be" is a song by American rock band Cheap Trick, released in 1990 as the second single from their eleventh studio album "Busted". It was written by American songwriter Diane Warren and produced by Richie Zito. "Wherever Would I Be" peaked at No. 50 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100. A music video was filmed to promote the single. It achieved medium rotation on MTV and play on "The Jukebox Network" and "Hit Video USA". In a review of "Busted", "Cash Box" described the song as a "strong power ballad". Reviewing the song