Commander Bio:Philippe Auboyneau (1899-1961) was an Admiral of the French Navy (1960).
He earned his first officer's rank during the years of World War I, having
taken part in operations in its closing stages. Later on, Auboyneau served in
the Far East and spent some as an instructor for future officers. After
completion of his studies in Naval War College, he took a position in the
Naval Ministry and then served in the staff of the destroyer's flotilla.
Talent, vast knowledge and commitment to seamanship made Auboyneau a
representative of the French Navy in the Royal Navy at the beginning of
World War II. Thanks to that, after France's surrender, he managed to
rescue the French squadron in Alexandria, Led by the desire to keep
fighting against the Germans, Auboyneau joined General de Gaulle. After he
took command of the Le Fantasque-class destroyer, he took part in actions
In the Atlantic and in the Pacific. In 1942 and 1943, the admiral commanded
the Free France's naval forces and played a huge role in bringing the
remaining parts of the French Navy together. In 1944, having raised his flag
on Émile Bertin as a commander of the cruiser division, admiral Auboyneau
took part in the the landing of Provence. When the war was over, he still
played one of the key roles in the Navy: he commanded France's naval
forces in the Far East and was a member of the Superior counsel for
National defense. |
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Jack of All Trades
Cruiser
Destroyer
Battleship
Aircraft Carrier
