Prior to this book’s original publication in 1959 little had been done to dispel confusion regarding what really happened to the French Navy during World War II. Few people realized the tragic situation of a country forced to capitulate to a traditional enemy. After this humiliating experience; the Navy; in its attempts to preserve France’s foreign possessions; and to supply the mother country; found itself torn between the conflicting interests of involved internal and international politics. Forced to scuttle part of the fleet at Toulon; the remainder found themselves viewed with wary suspicion by both the Germans and the Allies.That the French Navy was able to survive at all is a minor miracle. That it so well preserved its unanimity as to return to the fight and participate in the final victory is in itself a tribute to the moral; discipline; and traditions that date back to the crusades. The French Navy in World War II is now available in paperback.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It is an excellent read and highly recommended for anyone that was of ...By Giles ChavousGrowing up in South Carolina; I was friends with or knew the Columbia principles in the book. The first half of the book I can verify as being accurate; but the prosecution of the various people involved I cannot state the accuracy. It is an excellent read and highly recommended for anyone that was of the age in the late sixties or early seventies in South Carolina and all University of South Carolina alumni.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Everything you could ever want to know about the War in the SouthBy Culper; Jr.Amazing; encyclopedic detail of every battle; siege and skirmish between Florida and North Carolina. A tremendous resource for historians and re-enactors.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy SueI fell in love with O'Kelley's research and attention to detail.
