Mers-El-Kébir 1940: Operation Catapult

A fascinating analysis of the battle between Great Britain and France to ensure French ships were kept out of German hands during World War II.

Ryan K. Noppen is a military author and consultant originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan and holds a Master of Arts degree in European History from Purdue University. He has worked as a naval and aviation subject matter expert on projects for the US Navy, and taught college courses in military history. He lives in California, USA.