North Atlantic Island off Canada, Coup By Free French

North Atlantic Island off Canada, Coup By Free French

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The video describes the events on Christmas Eve at Saint Pierre and Miquelon, where French corvettes took control of the harbor. The powerful submarine Surcouf, led by Admiral Musalla, played a key role. The sailors landed without resistance and were warmly received. Admiral Musalla was hailed as a liberator by the Free French, though others saw him as an invader.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the size of Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

93 square miles

100 square miles

150 square miles

200 square miles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which powerful submarine was present at Saint Pierre Harbor?

Le Terrible

Le Triomphant

Surcouf

Le Redoutable

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was aboard the submarine Surcouf?

Admiral Leclerc

Admiral de Gaulle

Admiral Musalla

Admiral Darlan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Free French sailors land at Saint Pierre?

With heavy gunfire

With a bloodless blitz

With a naval bombardment

With aerial support

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Free French view Admiral Musalla's actions?

As a betrayal

As an invasion

As a mistake

As a liberation