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unusual facts about Force H


Friedrich Guggenberger

Whilst transiting the Straits on 13 November, he met the ships of Force H, returning to Gibraltar.


Battle of Madagascar

The Allied naval contingent consisted of over 50 vessels, drawn from Force H, the British Home Fleet and the British Eastern Fleet, commanded by Rear Admiral Edward Neville Syfret.


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Battle of Calabria

She was torpedoed on 11 July by the Italian submarine Marconi during Force H's return passage.

Battle of Madagascar

On 14 March, "Force 121" was constituted under the command of Major-General R.G. Sturges R.M. with Rear-Admiral E.N. Syfret being placed in command of Naval Force H and the supporting shipping.