Who led the Free French forces during World War II?
Free French Naval Forces Free French Naval Forces Les Forces Navales Françaises Libres ("Free French Naval Forces") were the naval arm of the Free French Forces during the Second World War. They were commanded by Admiral Émile Muselier. In the wake of the Armistice and the Appeal of 18 June, Charles de Gaulle founded the Free French Forces ("Forces Françaises Libres", or FFL), including a naval arm, the "Free French Naval Forces" ("Les Forces Navales Françaises Libres", or FNFL). On 24 June 1940, de Gaulle made a separate call specifically to servicemen overseas to join him, and two days later the submarine "Narval" entered
French submarines of World War II submarines in service, having lost 50 boats from a variety of causes. Type 1 grand patrol/ocean-going submarine Type 2 coastal/sea-going submarines Type 3 minelayer submarines Cruiser submarine In addition, Free French forces operated "Curie", a British built U-class submarine. French submarines of World War II The French submarine fleet of World War II was one of the largest in the world at that time. It saw action during the World War II, but had a chequered service history due to the complications created by France's position during the war. During the conflict, 59 submarines, over three-quarters of its total strength,