Asked by Mohit Mehra on Sep 22, 2024
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Which nation destroyed the French fleet at Mersel-Kébir in July 1940 and why?
A) Germany,as it saw a chance to destroy French naval power
B) Italy,to clear the way for an invasion of North Africa
C) Germany,to prevent the French fleet from falling into British hands
D) Britain,to get revenge on France for its surrender
E) Britain,to prevent the French fleet from falling into German hands
Mersel-Kébir
A naval engagement off the coast of Algeria in 1940, where the British Royal Navy attacked French Navy ships to prevent them from potentially falling into German hands during World War II.
- Identify key figures in World War II and their roles in the conflict.
- Outline the approaches and innovations employed in the course of World War II.
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prikhil agrawal3 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Britain attacked the French fleet at Mersel-Kébir to prevent it from falling into German hands after France's surrender to Germany in June 1940. This was part of a broader strategy to ensure that the French fleet would not be used against the British by the Axis powers.
Learning Objectives
- Identify key figures in World War II and their roles in the conflict.
- Outline the approaches and innovations employed in the course of World War II.
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