28 Jun 1940

Mediterranean Sea
  • Capitano Tarantini was attacked by an Allied aircraft in the Ionian Sea, which caused no damage. ww2dbase [Capitano Tarantini | Ionian Sea | CPC]
9 Jul 1940

Photo(s) dated 9 Jul 1940
Zara firing during the Battle of Calabria, Ionian Sea, 9 Jul 1940Destroyers Artigliere and Camicia Nera underway during Battle of Calabria, Ionian Sea, 9 Jul 1940

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