At war with the French

British warships were also in battle with Vichy French forces of the coast of Africa on this day in 1940.  The French submarine Beveziers torpedoed British battleship HMS Resolution.  Interestingly, as pro-Axis Vichy France fights on behalf of its former foe Germany against its former ally Britain, Axis partner Japan threatens French Indochina, with Japanese forces soon in action against Vichy French troops.