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Capture of Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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Capture of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Part of the American Theatre of World War II

Surcouf, the lead vessel of the flotilla
Date24 December 1941
Location46°46′40″N 56°10′40″W / 46.7778°N 56.1778°W / 46.7778; -56.1778
Result Free French victory
Belligerents
 Free France  Vichy France
Commanders and leaders
Strength
  • 1 submarine
  • 3 corvettes
  • 230 men
Unknown number of gendarmes from the gendarmerie
Casualties and losses
None None

The capture of Saint Pierre and Miquelon was the successful takeover of the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, an overseas collectivity of France off the coast of Newfoundland, on 24 December 1941 by Free French Naval Forces. At the time, the islands' authorities had sworn their allegiance to the Vichy French government.

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Transcription

Prelude

Following the armistice of 22 June 1940, the administration of the islands had been under the control of the Vichy government, represented by the administrator Gilbert de Bournat.[1] The presence of Vichy-administered islands off the coast of Canada caused significant concerns for its government. The Canadian government considered the possibility that the Axis might use Saint Pierre and Miquelon as a base of operations. The colony's proximity to Canada and Newfoundland could offer German submariners an excellent position to re-supply and coordinate attacks upon Allied convoys. This was helped by the fact that the islands were able to communicate to the French mainland by means of wireless communication and transatlantic cables. It was feared that the islands' authorities could transmit vital information to Vichy France and inform German submarine crews about meteorological conditions, the movements of Allied warships and the progression of convoys. There was also concern that local fishery products could be sent to Germany through mainland France and, in turn, contribute to the Axis war effort.[2]

Even before the armistice, the government of Newfoundland called for an invasion of Saint Pierre and Miquelon. After consultations with the United Kingdom, it was recommended that Newfoundland should discuss the issue with the Canadian government. However, an invasion did not come to fruition as Canada's War Cabinet refused to initiate an action for fear of offending the American State Department. Concerns grew throughout 1941 as the Battle of the Atlantic reached Canadian waters. The Canada–United States Permanent Joint Board on Defence had unanimously agreed on 10 November 1941 that the existence of an uncontrolled and high-powered wireless transmitting station on the islands constituted a potential danger to the interests of Canada and the United States. However, the United States vigorously opposed any forceful attempt to take control of the islands.[2]

During this time, Charles de Gaulle sent Admiral Émile Muselier to investigate the possibility of invading the islands.[3] Despite continued objections from the United States, de Gaulle ordered the capture of Saint Pierre and Miquelon.[4]

Capture

On 23 December 1941, a French flotilla consisting of the submarine Surcouf and three corvettes, <i>Mimosa</i>, Aconit and Alysse, carrying 230 men sailed from Halifax under the pretext of a training mission. Acting against the orders of Canadian Rear Admiral Leonard W. Murray, at 3 am on 24 December 1941, the flotilla arrived off the port of Saint-Pierre and disembarked 230 armed sailors. After meeting no resistance, Free French forces captured the islands in only 20 minutes.[2]

Aftermath

After the arrest of Governor de Bournat, the Free French authorities organized a plebiscite on 25 December 1941. Males of 18 years and over were given a choice of "rallying to Free France or collaborating with Axis powers". Close to 98 per cent of the male population voted in favor of Free French administration. News of the capture reached the United States with Secretary of State Cordell Hull calling the capture a violation of the Monroe Doctrine. He compared the capture of the islands by the Free French to Nazi and Japanese aggression.[2]

References

  1. ^ Aron 1964, p. 193.
  2. ^ a b c d Auger, Martin (2003). "A Tempest in a Teapot' : Canadian Military Planning and the St. Pierre and Miquelon Affair, 1940–1942". Acadiensis: Journal of the History of the Atlantic Region. 47–72 (33): 47–72. JSTOR 30303212. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  3. ^ Aron 1964, p. 199
  4. ^ Aron 1964, p. 203

Source

  • Aron, Robert (1964). Grands dossiers de l'histoire contemporaine. Paris: CAL (Club des amis du livre).
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