Event Battle of Gabon

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Was a battle that resulted in Free France forces gaining control of French Equatorial Africa from Vichy France.

Chronology

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  • November 1940: On 12 November, the final Vichy forces at Port Gentil, Gabon, surrendered without a fight. Governor Masson - despairing of his actions - committed suicide.
  • October 1940: Free French forces crossed into French Equatorial Africa and took the town of Mitzic.
  • November 1940: Libreville was captured by Free France forces on 10 November.
  • November 1940: The Vichy garrison at Lambaréné, Gabon, capitulated.
  • November 1940: Libreville was captured by Free France forces on 10 November.
  • November 1940: The Vichy garrison at Lambaréné, Gabon, capitulated.