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The book delves into the tragic events of July 3, 1940, when a Royal Navy commander faced the grim decision to attack the French Navy squadron at Mers-el-Kebir, following France's request for an armistice after its defeat. This dramatic confrontation resulted in the loss of approximately 1,300 French sailors, highlighting the complexities of wartime loyalty and the harsh realities of naval warfare during World War II. The narrative explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the moral dilemmas faced by military leaders.
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The Road to Oran, David Brown
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2004
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- Titul
- The Road to Oran
- Podtitul
- Anglo-French Naval Relations, September 1939-July 1940
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- David Brown
- Vydavatel
- Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- Rok vydání
- 2004
- Vazba
- pevná
- Počet stran
- 258
- ISBN13
- 9780714654614
- Kategorie
- Dějiny / Historie, Politologie / Politika
- Anotace
- The book delves into the tragic events of July 3, 1940, when a Royal Navy commander faced the grim decision to attack the French Navy squadron at Mers-el-Kebir, following France's request for an armistice after its defeat. This dramatic confrontation resulted in the loss of approximately 1,300 French sailors, highlighting the complexities of wartime loyalty and the harsh realities of naval warfare during World War II. The narrative explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the moral dilemmas faced by military leaders.