Battle of Cape Matapan
The three British Royal Naval warships which played the leading role in the Battle of Cape Matapan, off the coast of the Greek Peloponnesian peninsula. In the foreground, firing a broadside, is H.M.S.Valiant, and behind are H.M.S. Barham and Warspite. The naval engagement resulted in the loss and severe damage of several Italian warships
Picture No
10823393
Media ID
46116028
Size
4813px x 3499px
(1.4MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
The Sphere 5 April 1941
Date
27 - 29 March 1941
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Barham Broadside Engagement Matapan Valiant Warships Warspite
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