British machine gunners acting as a rear guard against German infantry as the retreat of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) to Dunkirk took place at the end of May, 1940.

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Size: 5088px × 2438px
Location: France
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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