n a crisis in which a desperate effort is the only alternative to defeat
n a seaport in northern France on the North Sea; scene of the evacuation of British forces in 1940 during World War II
n an amphibious evacuation in World War II (1940) when 330,000 Allied troops had to be evacuated from the beaches in northern France in a desperate retreat under enemy fire
Marijuana suspect pulled over for driving erratically DUNKIRK – A Portland man arrested on a marijuana charge was driving erratically on Lake Shore Drive West about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dunkirk Police said.
June 21, 2013 - The Buffalo News
Dunkirk woman killed in crash A 74-year-old Dunkirk woman was fatally injured this week in a two-vehicle collision in western Jay County.
June 20, 2013 - The Star Press
First winners arrive for Dunkirk The young sire Dunkirk, who continues to find commercial success as the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s June sale of 2-year-olds in training unfolds, was recently represented by his first two winners on the track, in Mexico and in Washington, respectively.
June 18, 2013 - Daily Racing Form
David Cameron in Suite101.com Current British Prime Minister David Cameron said, "We can all be very proud of the 'Little Ships' of Dunkirk and the commemorative events this week are a fitting reminder."
Kiaran McLaughlin in Thoroughbred Times We feel we've got the horse to beat,McLaughlin said. "Mine That Bird we have a lot of respect for, Dunkirk, and other horses, but I wouldn't trade places with anyone. We've got a fresh horse, he's two-for-two on this racetrack, just won...
Ian McEwan in Telegraph.co.uk McEwan said: "It's not a chamber piece, that's for sure. You can do some very dramatic things with this. If you were thinking of a large scale opera then what springs to mind is 380,000 troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. That would be quite a choir."