Operation Dynamo, which was also known as the Dunkirk evacuation, was a pivotal operation that took place between May 26 and June 4, 1940, during World War II. It involved the evacuation of Allied and British forces from the harbour and beaches of Dunkirk, France, in the wake of the German invasion and swift advance into Belgium and France. #ww2 #dunkirk #history

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Pangolins are the only mammals with this type of armour. #facts #wildlife #didyouknow

The different types of Vietnam engravings include: 1. Zippo factory engraved. 2. engraved "in-field" during the War. 3. engraved by Veterans after the the war as personal souvenirs. 4. engraved in more recent times to be sold as "in-field" Vietnam Zippos. #vietnamwar #history #war #art

Fun fact: In 1952, the Israeli government offered to appoint Einstein as the nation's second president. At the age of 73, Einstein was quick to turn down the offer. #einstein #history #old #photos