On 27 November 1942 , after Operation Military_operation Torch , the Allied invasion Attack of Morocco and French Algeria had begun Process_start , the French navy foiled Removing a German attempt to capture Conquering the rest of the French fleet ( Operation Military_operation Anton ) by scuttling Destroying their ships in Toulon Harbour .

This occurred Presence after the government claimed Statement that it foiled Removing an alleged coup Change_of_leadership d'état attempt against the rule of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo earlier that same day .