The Battle of Mers-El-Kebir, which took place on July 3, 1940, saw the Royal Navy engage the French Fleet to prevent it from being seized by Germany. The ensuing conflict resulted in the sinking of a French battleship and damage to several other vessels, with over 1,300 French sailors losing their lives.
Churchill's Darkest Decision
In the midst of World War II, Winston Churchill faces a monumental decision: to sink the French fleet in July 1940, a pivotal moment that will shape the course of the war.
