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French Destroyer la Combattante Memorial Courseulles
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French Destroyer la Combattante Memorial Courseulles
The ship was part of the supporting Bombardment Group. She was built in Glasgow in 1942 under the name HMS Haldon & loaned to the Free French Navy. On 23 February 1945 she was torpedoed by a German midget submarine. 65 French & 2 British sailors were lost
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1942 Bombardment Destroyer Glasgow Supporting
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This poignant photograph captures the French Destroyer La Combattante, a vessel with a rich and storied history. Built in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1942 under the name HMS Haldon, this destroyer was later loaned to the Free French Navy to support the Allied bombardment groups during World War II. The ship saw action in the Second World War, and on 23 February 1945, tragedy struck as she was torpedoed by a German midget submarine off the coast of Courseulles, France. The attack resulted in the loss of 65 French and 2 British sailors, leaving a deep mark on the crew and the French Navy. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men who served on La Combattante and the high stakes of the naval war in Europe during World War II.
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