British Navy and Commandos Invade Madagascar

The transcript describes a British military operation during World War II aimed at securing Madagascar from Japanese interest. The operation involved a strategic naval and commando assault on Diego Suarez, a key naval base. The British forces, despite being far from home and uncertain of their exact destination, executed a precise attack, leading to the successful capture of the base. The operation was crucial for maintaining control over important shipping routes to the Middle East and India.

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