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http://www.militaryhistoryonline.com/wwii/articles/merselkebir.aspx

I do not vouch for the accuracy, only note this site has a detailed account
of the incident. Including the statement that the French commander had two
options from his own high command (to scuttle or sail to the US) which were
the same as two of the options the British gave to him. This would appear to
indicate that he ignored and refused the orders from his own command,
preferring to fight his allies rather than surrender his fleet to anyone at
all.

In the US the name "Gallipoli" was untaught until after a recent movie of
the same name. It is normal for victors to rewrite history and omit their
own embarassments.

   

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