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Dover, Strait ofFrench Pas de Calais ancient Fretum Gallicum.Channel separating southeastern England from northwestern France. Connecting the English Channel with the North Sea, it is about 20 mi (32 km) wide at its narrowest point. Lined on the British side with the famous White Cliffs, which are composed of soft chalk, it is one of the world's busiest seaways; its chief ports include Dover and Folkestone in England and Calais and Boulogne in France. It was the scene of several historic naval battles, including the repulse by the English of the Spanish Armada in 1588. Allied troops in the Dunkirk Evacuation crossed to Dover in 1940. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In northern France (Nord and Pas de Calais districts), among 33 hospitals reporting [greater than or equal to] 1 cases, 22 (67%) had an index case directly admitted from a previously affected facility (Figure 2B); however, no such link could be established from 1 region to another. By 9 September Monty had convinced himself that "with one good Pas de Calais port," (4) additional transport and increased airlift he could make it to the Ruhr. French Region of Nord Pas De Calais Upgraded to 'AA-'; Outlook |
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