However, once the Allied intentions are made plain, the Germans counter with ruthless efficiency. It is Ultra that now tells the Allies that the Germans plan to seize control of Tunisia, occupy the area of Vichy France and grab the French fleet at Toulon. (The latter move is countered by Admiral Darlan, who having failed to turn the fleet over to the British as he had promised, finally orders it scuttled in harbor, which is done.)
