Operation Dynamo
Operational control is delegated to Ramsay
Role range: 1939-1945
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Bertram Ramsay Biography and Timeline
Follow Bertram Ramsay through 16 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Bertram Ramsay, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
16Distinct records
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1940–1944Years on this page
1940
Admiral
Appointedmand the evacuation from Dunkirk, operates from Dover
Evacuation
It is planned to evacuate 10,000 from Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer & Dunkirk every 24 hrs
Role range: 1939-1945
Operation Dynamo
It is planned to evacuate 10,000 from Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer & Dunkirk every 24 hrs
Role range: 1939-1945
Operation Dynamo
Commands the evacuation from Dunkirk, operates from Dover. A conference considers "emergency evacuation across the Channel of very large forces"
Role range: 1939-1945
British Expeditionary Force (BEF)
Puts evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from North West France into action
Role range: 1939-1945
Operation Dynamo
Puts evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from North West France into action
Role range: 1939-1945
Operation Dynamo
Secrecy is lifted when submission for large numbers of private vessels are allowed
Role range: 1939-1945
1942
Invasion of Africa
Plans the naval landings for British & American forces at Algiers, Oran & Casablance
Role range: 1939-1945
1943
Invasion of Sicily
Commands the naval operations during the 1st day of the Allied landings on Siciliy
Role range: 1939-1945
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, Navy for Operation Overlord
Operation Overlord
Appointed Commander in Chief, Navy for Operation Overlord
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, Navy for Operation Overlord
Role range: 1939-1945
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of Operation Neptune
Role range: 1939-1945
Neptune
Commands Operation Neptune which provides naval support for Operation Overlord
Role range: 1939-1945
1944
Operation Overlord
Commands 137 warships, 4,000 landing craft & 2,000 support ships
Role range: 1939-1945
Records, sources and methodology
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