Marcel-Bruno Gensoul

Marcel-Bruno Gensoul was a officer from Vichy France. Admiral Gensoul was born in Montpelier, southern France in October 11th of 1880. He rose quickly in the French Naval Forces during the Interwar period. After France's defeat in 1940, he still served in the French Navy with Vichy France.

Early life and World War I
Gensoul was born in 1880 in Southern France. He joined the French Navy in 1889 and quickly rose up in the ranks. During WW1, Gensoul had already much naval experienced with many warships.

Interwar Period
He rose up quickly during this period and in 1932 he gained the rank of contre-admiral.

World War II
During World War II, Gensoul commanded the Force de Raid until the French surrender in 1940. He was then exported to the naval base of Mers-el-Kebir.

Mers-el-Kebir and Retirement
Gensoul was part of the unsuccessful negation attempts with British Officer James Somerville. This escalated into the Battle of Mers-el-Kebir, Gensoul never commented. In 1942 he retired and he died in 1973.