Historical Events tagged with "French navy"
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Military & Warfare
French Navy Scuttles Ships at Toulon
November 27th, 1942 82 years ago
In a decisive act of defiance, the French navy scuttles its fleet in Toulon to prevent the vessels from falling into Nazi hands. Following the German occupation of southern France, the French authorities chose to sink their ships rather than allow them to be commandeered by the Axis powers. This strategic move involved numerous ships and submarines, highlighting the desperation and determination of the French military to resist further domination.
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