Corsica might remain with the Allies and provide a useful base for attacks in the Mediterranean. Its position would also expose it to bombing and assault. Local leaders would have to choose which French authority to follow, and the result would depend partly on Darlan's ability to influence them. The navy had less strength in Corsica than in several imperial territories, so control could not be assumed. The Channel Islands provide a warning about exposed islands whose defense had not been prepared for the fall of France.
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Holding Corsica depends on local allegiance and defense
Corsica offers a useful striking base, but its allegiance and exposure make retention less certain than in French North Africa.