https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scuttling_of_the_French_fleet_in_Toulon
Ok, so the fleet didn't have much fuel or manpower, but had they made a attempt at breaking out with some of the more modern ships in 1942, would it have been successful? Secondly, had the fleet escaped, what kind of effect would it have on the rest of the war? French pride would have received a boost, as well as the Free French Navy, but what kind of effects would it of had on Free French politics and the struggle between Darlan and De Gaulle?
Also, what kind of changes would have it required to allow it to happen in the first place?
Ok, so the fleet didn't have much fuel or manpower, but had they made a attempt at breaking out with some of the more modern ships in 1942, would it have been successful? Secondly, had the fleet escaped, what kind of effect would it have on the rest of the war? French pride would have received a boost, as well as the Free French Navy, but what kind of effects would it of had on Free French politics and the struggle between Darlan and De Gaulle?
Also, what kind of changes would have it required to allow it to happen in the first place?
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