ANGLO-FRENCH NAVAL OCCASIONS -

The video covers the visit of Captain Spooner from the battlecruiser Repulse to the French cruiser Montcalm, highlighting the cordial relations between the British and French navies. It also showcases the camaraderie among officers and the role of cameramen in documenting the event. The video concludes with a focus on HMS Cossack, a destroyer known for its successful operations, including the rescue of Altmark prisoners and engagements on the Norwegian coast.

What was the purpose of Captain Spooner's visit to the French cruiser Montcalm?

• To inspect the ship's armaments

• To pay a courtesy call on the senior French naval officer

• To conduct joint naval exercises

• To deliver a diplomatic message

What does the interaction between the officers of Repulse and Montcalm signify?

• A strong bond and mutual respect

• A lack of communication

• A formal and distant relationship

• A rivalry between the two navies

Which ship is known for its rescue of the Altmark prisoners?

• HMS Repulse

• HMS Derion

• HMS Montcalm

• HMS Cossack

What class does the destroyer HMS Cossack belong to?

• Tribal class

• Battlecruiser class

• Repulse class

• Montcalm class

What was one of the significant actions taken by HMS Cossack on the Norwegian coast?

• Engaging in a diplomatic mission

• Conducting a training exercise

• Rescuing prisoners from a German battleship

• Mopping up Nazi naval forces at Narvik