The evacuation of BEFs & France and Belgium forces from Dunkirk is know as Operation Dynamo. Was this name given after the operation or during the operation?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Dynamo
Probably before. These things are usually codenamed during the planning, not during the action or in retrospect.
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This site implies that this code name was given at the time of the planning of Operation Dynamo. Also -- when leaders are planning a military operation, it's common to give it a code name that isn't obvious in case the enemy hears it.
http://www.answers.com/topic/dunkirk-evacuation-1
Thanks Ms.Sue
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The name "Operation Dynamo" was actually given to the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and French and Belgian forces from Dunkirk during the operation itself. The operation was officially called "Operation Dynamo" from its inception.
To find information about the origin of the name, you can consult reliable sources such as books, articles, or documentaries that focus on the events of Operation Dynamo. Many historical accounts on World War II and the Dunkirk evacuation will provide the necessary information about the naming of the operation.