Toulon
Provence naval base
Toulon is a port city on the Mediterranean coast of southeastern France, home to France's principal naval base.
The city has been strategically significant since ancient times, playing roles in naval history from Napoleon's early military career to the scuttling of the French fleet in World War II: The Mediterranean fleet was stationed at Toulon.
Southeastern French region
- Côte d'AzurSoutheastern French Mediterranean coast
- RivieraFamous Mediterranean coastline
- bayPartially enclosed water
- capeShouldered sleeveless wrap
Sea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- arsenalStockpile of munitions
- naval baseMilitary port for warships
- harborSafe anchorage for ships
- portDocking place for ships
fleet · warships · maritime · dockyard · anchorage · shipyard · Vauban · submarine
Encirclement forcing surrender
- NapoleonFrench emperor, military genius
- BonaparteFrench imperial family name
- World War IISecond global military conflict
- scuttlingHasty, low scurrying motion
French fleet · liberation · Resistance · fortified · citadel · ramparts · occupation · Allied invasion
People who back something
- rugby unionFifteen-player tackle sport
- clubOrganization with membership
- scrumContested pack restart
- tryMake an effort
Provence
Southeastern French region
- Côte d'AzurSoutheastern French Mediterranean coast
- RivieraFamous Mediterranean coastline
- bayPartially enclosed water
Mediterranean
Sea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- arsenalStockpile of munitions
- naval baseMilitary port for warships
- harborSafe anchorage for ships
port · fleet · warships · maritime · dockyard · anchorage · shipyard · Vauban · submarine · aircraft carrier
siege
Encirclement forcing surrender
- NapoleonFrench emperor, military genius
- BonaparteFrench imperial family name
- World War IISecond global military conflict
scuttling · French fleet · liberation · Resistance · fortified · citadel · ramparts · occupation · Allied invasion
supporters
People who back something
- rugby unionFifteen-player tackle sport
- clubOrganization with membership
- scrumContested pack restart
- FranceParis, Notre-Dame, Lyon, croissant, Toulouse
- French CitiesParis, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Toulouse
- Francophone PlacesParis, Montreal, Brussels, Geneva, Lyon
- French PlacesNormandy, Brittany, Alsace, Lorraine, Picardy
- Mediterranean Coastbeach, cliff, harbor, port, cove
- Napoleonic EraNapoleon, Napoleon Bonaparte, Bonaparte, Napoleonic Wars, Napoleonic Code