British Attack at Mers-el-Kébir
Fire the "British Attack at Mers-el-Kébir" event in Hearts of Iron IV with the console command event news.333.
British Attack at Mers-el-Kébir
News eventTriggered only
Fire this event with the event command and the event ID news.333.
What happens
Yesterday, British naval units blockaded their French counterparts in important naval bases in North Africa, issuing an ultimatum for the French to sail to British ports immediately and surrender control of their fleet, or the British would open fire upon their former ally. Upon French rejection of the British demands, an exchange of gunfire took place that sank at least one French battleship and severely damaged sizeable portions of the French fleet.
Player choices
When this event fires, British Attack at Mers-el-Kébir presents these options:
- We did what had to be done.
- This is outrageous!
- We may have underestimated them.
- We will not soon forget this treachery!
- They have proven their resolve.