What gave rise to the phrase 'the Dunkirk spirit'?
Correct Answer
The rescue of 300,000 men from beaches by small boats
Explanation: Small boats and fishing boats from Britain helped the Navy rescue more than 300,000 men from the beaches around Dunkirk, giving rise to 'the Dunkirk spirit'.
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