This organization launched an unsuccessful amphibious landing during Operation Menace, which saw the ships Resolution, Barham, and Ark Royal attempted to land personnel at Rufisque.
This organization launched an unsuccessful amphibious landing during Operation Menace, which saw the ships Resolution, Barham, and Ark Royal attempted to land personnel at Rufisque. Their most popular anthem was composed by Anna Marly and their leaders included General Dentz and General Koenig, who had a famous affair with his chauffeur driver Susan Travers. During Operation Ironclad, they captured Diego Suarez and were commanded by General Annet, under whom they took Madagascar. They were called to arms by the "Appeal of June 18th," which was issued from London, where their leader was stationed as a diplomat. They employed the Lorraine cross as their symbol. FTP, name this military group opposed to the government of Laval and Petain, led by Charles de Gaulle.
This organization launched an unsuccessful amphibious landing during Operation Menace, which saw the ships Resolution, Barham, and Ark Royal attempted to land personnel at Rufisque.
Free French Forces [or Forces Fran?ises Libres; prompt on FFL]