ABSTRACT
Throughout the 29th May, the enemy attempted to cross the canal between the Franco-Belgian frontier and Nieuport – and, indeed, succeeded in establishing a bridgehead in the town of Nieuport, although everywhere else he was driven back. Some of the enemy attempted to cross in rubber boats; others, disguised as civilians, with the refugees, horses and cattle. The few vital hours gained made it possible, against all expectation, to embark practically the whole British force1.
