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Re: Evacuation from Boulogne 18-23 May 1940
Thank you Von Alles, I would be very grateful.
My understanding is that from about 21st May the town was defended by three battalions of the French 21st Infantry Division led by General Lanquetot. The British 20 Guards Brigade arrived the following morning. Unfortunately there was very little communication (if any) between the British and French, and although both fought bravely the French were effectively abandoned when the British withdrew on 23rd.
What I would like to know is (a) when did the Luftwaffe first bomb the town; (b) when did the refugees (civilian and military) start arriving and (c) is there any indication of which military units were amongst the refugees? I'm particularly looking for any reference to the HQ British Expeditionary Force (basically clerks and the like - not fighting men).
Any help you can offer for any of those questions would be very much appreciated.
Regards
Brian
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