Churchill's Darkest Decision
How and why Winston Churchill ordered the Royal Navy to attack the French fleet in July 1940.
7.0 / 1020090h 45m
Synopsis
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.
Genre: Documentary, War
Status: Released
Director: Richard Bond
Website: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/churchills-darkest-decision
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