Battle of Gabon (1940 AD)
Battle of Gabon (French Chad & French Congo & French Cameroon & Naval support: vs French Gabon) took place in 1940 AD during French West Africa in World War II.
Battle facts
- Year: 1940 AD
- Date: 1940-11-12
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: French West Africa in World War II
- Side A: French Chad, French Congo, French Cameroon, Naval support:
- Side B: French Gabon
- Commanders (A): Philippe Leclerc, Georges d'Argenlieu, John Cunningham
- Commanders (B): Georges Masson, Marcel Têtu
- Outcome: Free French victory
- Coordinates: 0.390°, 9.452°
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