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 captured by Germany. The resulting battle resulted in the sinking of a French battleship and damage to several other vessels, claiming the lives of nearly 1,300 French sailors.
Churchill's Darkest Decision
The dramatic events surrounding Winston Churchill's decision to sink the French fleet in July 1940, a pivotal moment in World War II.
