11. Losses and Casualties
Despite the evacuation’s success, the cost was immense. Thousands of soldiers were killed or captured, and the Allies lost a vast amount of equipment—tanks, trucks, and heavy artillery left behind on French soil. Over 200 ships were sunk or damaged during the operation. Yet, while the material losses were staggering, the preservation of so many lives was a critical strategic victory for the future of the Allied war effort.
