Some privateers named after this city that were hanged by Moy Lambert in Rotterdam were sponsored by the Hapsburgs to attack Dutch shipping during the 80 Years' War.
Some privateers named after this city that were hanged by Moy Lambert in Rotterdam were sponsored by the Hapsburgs to attack Dutch shipping during the 80 Years' War. During a siege of this city, James II fought in a battle at which William Lockhart's troops were led to victory over the Grand Conde by the Vicomte de Turenne. As a result of the Battle of the Dunes, the English gained this city in the Treaty of the Pyrenees. A later event in this city was facilitated by a controversial (*) "halt order" and was carried out by private vehicles called the "little ships." A speech claiming that "we shall fight on the beaches" was given by Winston Churchill after Operation Dynamo took place in this city. For 10 points, name this city from which British troops were evacuated after the Nazi conquest of France.
Some privateers named after this city that were hanged by Moy Lambert in Rotterdam were sponsored by the Hapsburgs to attack Dutch shipping during the 80 Years' War.
Dunkirk