In 1215 English barons forced King John Lackland to sign the Magna Carta reform that took away part of his power. John did not took it well and soon went after the people, who opposed him.
In May 1940 last remains of British Expeditionary Force in France are pushed to their last stand - small port in Dunkirk. Their only hope to avoid being taken prisoners is immediate evacuation, but Royal Navy has no plan how to do that.