Battle of Mers-el-KebirJuly 1940
Engagement off the coast of French Algeria where a British Royal Navy task force attacked and destroyed much of the French fleet stationed there.
Historical person
Marcel-Bruno Gensou Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Marcel-Bruno Gensou, based on 3 World History Database records associated with France.
3 records1940–19401 events1 places
Chronological biography
1940
Battle of Mers-el-KebirJuly 1940
The French squadron consists of the old battleships Provence and Bretagne, the modern battleships (or battlecruisers) Dunkerque and Strasburg, the seaplane tender Commandant Teste and six destroyers under the command of Admiral Marcel-Bruno Gensou.
Battle of Mers-el-KebirJuly 1940
in an attempt to avoid its falling into the hands of the German Navy.
Titles and roles
Admiral
Record provenance
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