The Archive · 1940

Old Blighty"

Tremendous Ovation as Troops Wave Cheerfully To Crowds; Grim Stories of Deadly Fighting

London, May 31.

EN of the British Expeditionary Force returning from France are stated to be arriving in thousands at a south coast port. People living in houses alongside railways in some southern suburbs of London have been watching a stream of troop trains bringing the men back.

Through windows, tired soldiers, some with several days' growth of beard, were seen sleeping with their heads on dining tables.

It is disclosed that some of the B.E.F. warriors arrived back from Flanders two days ago.

They were withdrawn with great difficulty and landed at a south coast port.

Further parties Britons Warned of

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