Joseph Rue was a French vice-admiral during World War II. He led a fleet of 10 warships in the shelling of Royan in April 1945.[1][2]

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Notes

  1. ↑ Naval warfare 1919-45: an operational history of the volatile war at sea Malcolm H. Murfett, p.437
  2. ↑ Revue historique de Bordeaux et du département de la Gironde - Volumes 3-4 - Page 149 1954 " La marine est représentée au cours de l'opération Indépendance par une forte division navale commandée par l'amiral Rue."


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