Operation Ariel - Aftermath

Aftermath

The number of people evacuated from France to Britain during Operation Ariel were:

British – 144,171

Polish – 24,352

French – 18,246

Czech – 4,938

Belgian – 163

In total, 191,870 allied soldiers, airmen and civilians. Although much equipment was lost, 310 artillery guns, 2,292 vehicles, 1,800 tons of stores, 13 light tanks and 9 cruiser tanks were rescued.