Operation Duguay-Trouin

Operation Duguay-Trouin was a covert French naval mission during World War II aimed at disrupting German operations in the Atlantic. Carried out in 1942, it involved deploying French naval forces to attack German shipping routes and ports, especially targeting U-boat bases and supply lines. The operation sought to weaken German naval capacity and support Allied efforts by hindering their ability to transport materials and troops across the Atlantic. Overall, it was a strategic effort by Free French forces to contribute to the Allied war effort through targeted naval actions in contested waters.