Churchill's Darkest Decision (2009)

05/25/2009 (GB) • Documentary, War • 45m

How and why Winston Churchill ordered the Royal Navy to attack the French fleet in July 1940.

Overview

The background to, events of and consequences of the Battle of Mers-El-Kebir on 3 July 1940. In that battle, Royal Navy ships fired on the French Fleet in order to prevent it from falling into German hands. A French battleship was sunk and several other ships damaged. Nearly 1,300 French sailors were killed.

Churchill's Darkest Decision (2009)

05/25/2009 (GB) • 45m

Documentary, War

How and why Winston Churchill ordered the Royal Navy to attack the French fleet in July 1940.

Overview

The background to, events of and consequences of the Battle of Mers-El-Kebir on 3 July 1940. In that battle, Royal Navy ships fired on the French Fleet in order to prevent it from falling into German hands. A French battleship was sunk and several other ships damaged. Nearly 1,300 French sailors were killed.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

world war ii

royal navy

winston churchill

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