An all-Free-French fleet would change the forces available across several theatres, while leaving major Allied defeats on land in place. France and Norway would still have fallen, and Greece would probably fall too. Europe would still probably require a later Allied reinvasion. A shorter North African campaign and a stronger Mediterranean position would allow forces to serve elsewhere and reduce withdrawals from distant stations. More submarines and experienced crews would also support further Allied submarine construction, while stronger convoys could impede German U-boat expansion. Japan might delay its entry to build resources, although its choice remains uncertain. Detailed predictions stop around mid-1941 because later outcomes depend too heavily on the altered campaigns.
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How the French fleet changes the war without deciding it
The French fleet could reshape naval campaigns and release forces for other theatres, while a later Allied reinvasion of Europe would probably still be necessary.