THE FRENCH FLEET
DARLAN'S AUTHORITY MAY
CONTINUE
(Rec. noon.) RUGBY, April 15 The changes in the Vichy Government have led to discussion in informed quarters as to the future of the French fleet. The view generally taken is that Admiral Darlan will probably exercise the same control as before over Vichy ships and will not allow authority to slip from his hands It is considered that the operation and manning of these warships by the Germans would present a considerable problem, involving long training, and it is also thought doubtful whether they would have the necessary personnel. The Vichy fleet has been exercised from time to time, but its efficiency for actual operations is open to question. —8.0. W.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 89, 16 April 1942, Page 5
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119THE FRENCH FLEET Evening Post, Volume CXXXIII, Issue 89, 16 April 1942, Page 5
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