"Wars are not won on evacuations", was a quote by Winston Churchill in World War 2, referring to the Dunkirk evacuation. In this event, the city of Dunkirk was surrounded by the Germans, which forced the British to order an evacuation. Although this was seen as a victory as many people were put out of harms way, Winston Churchill did not think it was the right thing to do. His quote "wars are not won on evacuations", it very true, and received much attention. It is true because although many people were saved by the evacuation, the Germans were not defeated, and it was not a true victory. The Germans still held the area, and nothing was gained for the British. This was more of a win for the Germans due to their successful strategies, and tactics which led to them taking over Dunkirk. Germany had used these war strategies throughout the war, which led to their success in the invasions of many countries. I agree with this quote because if countries retreat in war, they will lose territory to the enemy, who will always have the upper hand.
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