The Road to Oran: Anglo-French Naval Relations, September 1939-July 1940

by David Brown and David Brown

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On 3 July 1940, soon after the collapse of the French front and France's request for an armistice, a reluctant Royal Navy commander opened fire on the French Navy squadron at Mers-el-Kebir. Some 1,300 French sailors lost their lives.

The late David Brown's detailed account finally conveys an objective understanding of the course of events that led up to this tragedy. This new book makes extensive use of primary sources such as correspondence,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0415652707

ISBN13:9780415652704

Release Date:October 2013

Publisher:Routledge

Length:258 Pages

Weight:0.81 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"

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