 Complete the following phrase:  Australia played a minor role in the British-led campaigns against Vichy French colonial possessions in Africa. In late September 1940, the heavy cruiser took part in the unsuccessful British and Free French attempt to capture Dakar in which she sank a Vichy French destroyer. The Australian Government was not informed of the cruisers involvement in this operation prior to the battle and complained to the British Government. Three Australian destroyers also took part in the 