French Cruiser Jean de Vienne

French Cruiser Jean De Vienne

The Jean de Vienne was a French light cruiser of the La Galissonnière class. During World War II, she remained with the Vichy France. She was named for Jean de Vienne a 14th century French knight, general and admiral during the Hundred Years' War.

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