November 27, 1942The German army advanced on the naval base at Toulon, planning to seize the French fleet.The flagship, battleship Strasbourg, gave the signal by flare.With their chances of escape dashed, the French fleet resisted.3 Battleships
4 Heavy Cruisers
3 Light Cruisers
32 Destroyers
16 Submarines
1 Seaplane Tender
18 smaller vessels
for a total of 77 ships scuttled at once.
This incident is called the Tragedy at Toulon.FlashSlumpSplurtBoomSplurt
The German army advanced on the naval base at Toulon, planning to seize the French fleet.
The flagship, battleship Strasbourg, gave the signal by flare.
With their chances of escape dashed, the French fleet resisted.
3 Battleships
4 Heavy Cruisers
3 Light Cruisers
32 Destroyers
16 Submarines
1 Seaplane Tender
18 smaller vessels
for a total of 77 ships scuttled at once.
This incident is called the Tragedy at Toulon.
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