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Allied industry could sustain mixed French ammunition

Nonstandard French calibers require custom work, but British, Canadian, American, and retained French capacity make the problem manageable.

Question

How would Britain and France in exile cope with their different ammunition types?

Short answer

Through custom production and retained French support, drawing on British yards plus Canadian and American industry where necessary.

Notes

Supporting different French and British ammunition types would require custom work. British yards already had relevant industrial capacity and some experience with such work. Canadian and American industry could also contribute. A departure by the entire French Navy would bring additional French infrastructure and industry, making this a different support problem from the historical Free French situation.