Béarn would probably stay out of the Taranto strike

Would Béarn or the French battle squadron join the attack on Taranto?

French surface ships might reinforce the force, but Béarn would probably stay out and participation by the Alexandria battle squadron remains uncertain.

Mers-el-Kébir would not occur in this scenario. French ships might provide extra support to the force going to Taranto, although a large Marine Nationale contribution is not expected. Béarn would probably not be called upon. Participation by the French battle squadron at Alexandria is also left uncertain.