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Dunkirk

Dunkirk is the English name for the city of Dunkerque in northern France: see Dunkirk, France. It is famous as the site of the Battle of Dunkirk in World War II. The name Dunkirk is derived from Dutch (Duinkerke) and is a combination of dune (duin) and church (kerk).

It is the title of a film based on the Battle of Dunkirk, Dunkirk (film)

It is the title of a television mini-series based on the Battle of Dunkirk, Dunkirk (mini-series)

It is the name of some places in the United States of America:

It is also the name of some places in the UK:

Last updated: 10-29-2005 02:13:46