byThe Fall and Rise of French Sea Power: France’s Quest for an Independent Naval Policy, 1940-1963. In Chapter 1: “Building Up a Free French Fleet” Canuel traces those early efforts to start a navy from scratch. With Lemonnier’s plan, the French navy is charged again with insignificant roles, something the U.S. and England always wanted. American planners wanted to ensure that the French Navy stays containable. With the inhibitive cost of nuclear power, the decision to go nuclear at the beginning of the 1960s comes at the expense of truly building a competitive sea power, comparable to that of the U.S.Notes.

Source: The Times June 01, 2022 08:15 UTC