Military & Warfare

Royal Navy Strikes French Battleships in Algeria

In an effort to prevent the French naval forces from falling into German hands, the Royal Navy launched an attack on the French battleships stationed in Algeria. This confrontation resulted in the sinking of one battleship, substantial damage to two others, while a fourth managed to escape back to France. The operation took place amidst growing tensions in Europe as World War II intensified, showcasing the urgent strategic calculations being made by Britain.

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