Churchill's Darkest Decision
movie
How and why Winston Churchill ordered the Royal Navy to attack the French fleet in July 1940.
Released May 25, 2009
Genres:
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.
Runtime
0h 45m
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
Churchill's Darkest Decision
Status
Released
Production Countries
- United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
- English
Production Companies
Furnace
United States
