Created by Tom Horn on 30 Mar 2011, Last Update on 30 Mar 2011

Cape Spartivento - 27 Nov 1940

An Italian fleet of battleships, heavy cruisers and destroyers clash with the escort fleet for a convoy resupplying Malta. The battle is inconclusive, with both sides withdrawing after small loses.

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Tags : Italy,Britain,Naval,Europe,Combat

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