Churchill's Darkest Decision

Churchill's Darkest Decision

7.0
2009
0h 45m
Released
DocumentaryWar

The background to, events of and consequences of the Battle of Mers-El-Kebir on 3 July 1940. In that battle, Royal Navy ships fired on the French Fleet in order to prevent it from falling into German hands. A French battleship was sunk and several other ships damaged. Nearly 1,300 French sailors were killed.

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Director: Richard Bond

Cast: Greg Bennett

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