In The Second World War (1949), Winston Churchill described the Allied defence of Lille as a "splendid contribution", which delayed the German advance for four days and allowed the escape of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk.
Dalam Perang Dunia Kedua (1949), Winston Churchill menjelaskan pertahanan sekutu di Lille sebagai "kontribusi indah", dimana menunda pergerakan Jerman selama empat hari dan memberikan peluang kepada British Expeditionary Force melarikan diri Dunkirk.