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On Thurs. 26 Mar 1942 3 British destroyers and 16 smaller vessels depart.....

1942-03-26

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3 British destroyers and 16 smaller vessels departed Falmouth, England, United Kingdom with commandos aboard at 1400 hours for the drydock at Saint-Nazaire, France.

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