Which nation destroyed the French fleet at Mersel-Kébir in July 1940 and why?
A)Germany,as it saw a chance to destroy French naval power
B)Italy,to clear the way for an invasion of North Africa
C)Germany,to prevent the French fleet from falling into British hands
D)Britain,to get revenge on France for its surrender
E)Britain,to prevent the French fleet from falling into German hands

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Britain attacked the French fleet at Mersel-Kébir to prevent it from falling into German hands after France's surrender to Germany in June 1940. This was part of a broader strategy to ensure that the French fleet would not be used against the British by the Axis powers.

Which Nation Destroyed the French Fleet at Mersel-Kébir in July