Georges Leygues

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Georges Leygues was a French light cruiser of the La Galissonnière class. During World War II, she served with both Vichy France and Allies. She was named for the prominent 19th and 20th-century French politician Georges Leygues.

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mass 7600 tonne, 9 cannon
light cruiser, La Galissonnière-class cruiserFrench Navy


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    1939-09-01T00:00:00Z
    1939-09-01T00:00:00Z
    1933-09-21T00:00:00Z
    1933-09-21T00:00:00Z
    keel laying
    1957-05-01T00:00:00Z
    1957-05-01T00:00:00Z
    ship decommissioning
    1936-03-24T00:00:00Z
    1936-03-24T00:00:00Z
    ship launching
    1937-11-15T00:00:00Z
    1937-11-15T00:00:00Z
    ship commissioning
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    French light cruiser Georges Leygues transiting the Firth of ForthFrench light cruiser Georges Leygues transiting the Firth of Forth
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