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Hi Guys,
Here’s another adaptated version of Gordon’s recently completed “Forest Road” …
This time around we picture some of the events AFTER Dunkirk and the evacuation of the B.E.F. (British Expeditionary Force) from northern France.
After the final withdrawal of the British Forces in early June 1940, the Germans launched a second operation “Fall Rot” (Case Red) on 5 June 1940 to conquer the rest of France.
While the remaining, much depleted French Army initially put up stiff resistance they were soon overwhelmed by German air superiority and armoured mobility.
As French forces began to fall back they were joined by millions of their fellow civilians citizens desperate to escape the advancing Germans.
Here we see a French infantry unit together with groups of civilians slowly making their way, they hope, to safety…somewhere.
As they trudge dejectedly along the country road they pass by abandoned artillery, armour and personal belongings…
“How long will this retreat last…? ” They ask themselves.
Best wishes and happy collecting!
Here’s another adaptated version of Gordon’s recently completed “Forest Road” …
This time around we picture some of the events AFTER Dunkirk and the evacuation of the B.E.F. (British Expeditionary Force) from northern France.
After the final withdrawal of the British Forces in early June 1940, the Germans launched a second operation “Fall Rot” (Case Red) on 5 June 1940 to conquer the rest of France.
While the remaining, much depleted French Army initially put up stiff resistance they were soon overwhelmed by German air superiority and armoured mobility.
As French forces began to fall back they were joined by millions of their fellow civilians citizens desperate to escape the advancing Germans.
Here we see a French infantry unit together with groups of civilians slowly making their way, they hope, to safety…somewhere.
As they trudge dejectedly along the country road they pass by abandoned artillery, armour and personal belongings…
“How long will this retreat last…? ” They ask themselves.
Best wishes and happy collecting!
Andy
