World of Warships: Clash of Titans
Saison 1 Épisode 8 - Mers El Kebir
Documentaire · Guerre
On July 3, 1940, Britain attacked French ships at Mers el-Kébir to prevent German control. Over 1,300 died, and Churchill defended this tragic but strategic WWII decision.
Langues Audio: English
Sous-titres: English
Avec:Douglas Rand
Réalisé par:Serge Tignères
Saison 1
S01:E01 - Giants of the Seas
On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, prompting the U.S. to retaliate at Midway in 1942. Aircraft carriers became key to U.S. victories across the Pacific.
S01:E02 - Sink the Bismarck
In May 1941, the British Royal Navy relentlessly pursued the formidable battleship Bismarck with the mission to sink it at any cost.
S01:E03 - Duel in the Pacific
In 1945, the giant battleship Yamato sailed to Okinawa to halt U.S. landings. American naval aviation destroyed it, marking a decisive shift in WWII naval warfare.
S01:E04 - U-Boat Alert!
WWII saw the rise of submarines, leading to intense battles. German subs revolutionized naval warfare, paving the way for modern submarines.
S01:E05 - Convoys to Hell
Allied Arctic convoys braved U-boats, freezing darkness, and iceberg-laden seas to resupply the Soviets. Veterans recount the present danger, where survival was a gamble.
S01:E06 - The Fabulous Destiny of the Battleship Texas
On D-Day in June 1944, the USS TEXAS was called on to help silence batteries of German artillery and gun positions defending the landing beaches and the port city of Cherbourg.
S01:E07 - The Battle of Tsushima
In 1905, Japan ambushed Russia's fleet at Tsushima, sinking or capturing nearly every ship. This decisive battle ended the Russo-Japanese War and marked a turning point in history.
S01:E08 - Mers El Kebir
On July 3, 1940, Britain attacked French ships at Mers el-Kébir to prevent German control. Over 1,300 died, and Churchill defended this tragic but strategic WWII decision.