Picture No | 10823428 |
Date | 29 March 1941 |
Description | Battle of Cape Matapan |
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British and Greek destroyers pick up Italian sailors, survivors from the warships sunk during the battle. Allied ships were forced to leave the scene by late morning due to fear of enemy air attack, but the location of survivors was broadcast by the British and safe passage given to an Italian hospital ship in order to continue the rescue operation.
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Source | Drawing by Oscar Parkes The Illustrated London News 12 April 1941 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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