Churchill's Darkest Decision
7|2009|0h 45m| EN
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary, War
Director: Richard Bond
Votes: 1
Production Companies: 
Furnace
