Historical Events tagged with "saint-nazaire"
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Destruction of the Louis Joubert Lock
The British combined force executed a strategic operation to permanently disable the Louis Joubert Lock in Saint-Nazaire, targeting the German battleship Tirpitz. This mission was crucial for safeguarding mid-ocean convoy lanes from German naval operations. The attack aimed to limit the operational range of the feared battleship, which posed a significant threat to Allied shipping in the Atlantic. The operation was marked by coordinated planning and execution by British forces on French soil.
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RMS Lancastria, a British ocean liner, was attacked by German Luftwaffe planes off the coast of Saint-Nazaire, France, leading to a significant maritime disaster. The ship was carrying troops and civilians evacuating from France, resulting in the deaths of at least 3,000 people, making it the worst maritime disaster in British history. Amid World War II, the sinking highlighted the vulnerabilities faced by Allied forces during their retreat from Europe.
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