Picture No | 10823389 |
Date | 27 - 29 March 1941 |
Description | Battle of Cape Matapan |
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On Saturday morning, 29 March, during the Battle of Cape Matapan, off the Greek coast, efforts by British ships to rescue Italian survivors have to be abandoned due to attacks by German bombers. The Battle resulted in the loss or damage of several Italian warships.
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Source | Unattributed illustration The Sphere 5 April 1941 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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