Battle of Mers-el-Kebir6 July 1940
The British Admiral James Somerville of Force H, based in Gibraltar, is ordered to deliver an ultimatum to the French
Historical person
James Somerville Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for James Somerville, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
1 records1940–19401 events1 places
Chronological biography
1940
Titles and roles
Admiral
Record provenance
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