The Royal Navy's WW2 Assault on the French Fleet
Nov 28, 2023 ·
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Listen to this episode ad-free. Go to https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod and subscribe. In 1940, after Nazi Germany's Western Europe invasion, France capitulated and became a puppet state, while Britain stood alone against...
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Listen to this episode ad-free. Go to IntoHistory.com/shipwreckspod and subscribe.
In 1940, after Nazi Germany's Western Europe invasion, France capitulated and became a puppet state, while Britain stood alone against Germany. Concerned about the French Naval fleet surrendering to Germany, Britain proposed an ultimatum to Vichy France, leading to a breakdown in their alliance. The events led to intense battles at Mers-El-Kebir and Dakar involving leading military figures of the period.
Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. Follow Shipwreck and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod.
Official Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/
Original theme music is by Sean Sigfried.
For images and sources releated to this episode please visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2023/11/24/the-world-war-2-royal-navy-assault-on-the-french-navy/.
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In 1940, after Nazi Germany's Western Europe invasion, France capitulated and became a puppet state, while Britain stood alone against Germany. Concerned about the French Naval fleet surrendering to Germany, Britain proposed an ultimatum to Vichy France, leading to a breakdown in their alliance. The events led to intense battles at Mers-El-Kebir and Dakar involving leading military figures of the period.
Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. Follow Shipwreck and Sea Dogs on social media @shipwreckspod.
Official Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/shipwreckspod/
Original theme music is by Sean Sigfried.
For images and sources releated to this episode please visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2023/11/24/the-world-war-2-royal-navy-assault-on-the-french-navy/.
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