Synopses & Reviews
The first and only scholarly book in English about the French Navy during the reign of the Vichy government, The Cyrano Fleet is a revisionist study presenting the French version of the events of 1940 through 1942. Koburger's use of French sources has allowed him to put forth evidence that contradicts and often corrects our understanding of this complex period of French maritime history. In particular, he attacks the Anglo-American conception of the Vichy navy as `fascist'. His findings shed new light on the often strained relations between NATO and the French armed forces.
About the Author
CAPTAIN CHARLES W. KOBURGER, JR. USCGRR (ret) is an independent consultant (research analyst) in the operational aspects of maritime affairs.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Prologue
Long, Hot Summer
Keeping the Empire Together
The Navy Is Destroyed
Darlan: Homme deu Destin Manque
Conclusion
Epilogue
Appendixes