what if the french put up a much better fight at Mers-el-Kébir and seriously damage the british attackers,while escaping destruction itself? What Political effects will this have on the british,and will it give more legitemacy to vichy-france?
As to how they achieve this,well i had in mind they rush to attain full combat readiness after getting the ultimatum,and having plain more luck in the interception of aircraft,achieving hits and especially not having the bretagne explode so fast.