Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon (1942 AD)

Scuttling of the French fleet in Toulon took place in 1942 AD during Case Anton.

Battle facts

• Year: 1942 AD
• Date: 1942-11-27
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Case Anton
• Commanders (A): Jean de Laborde|André Marquis
• Commanders (B): Johannes Blaskowitz
• Casualties: approx. Casualties:|12 killed|26 wounded|Losses: Captured: 3 destroyers (disarmed) 4 submarines (badly damaged) 39 small ships1 wounded
• Outcome: Vichy French success German failure to capture the French fleet
• Coordinates: 43.112°, 5.907°

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