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Former Naval Base Mers El Kebir

This former French naval base was attacked by the British Royal Navy on 3 July 1940. With success: one French battle ship was sunk and others damaged.

It was captured during Operation Torch (1942-1943) and re-used by the Allies in preparation for the invasion on Italy.

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