Created by Tom Horn on 9 Aug 2009, Last Update on 9 Aug 2009

Taranto - 11 Nov 1940

British naval forces launch attack against Italian navy at Taranto. Swordfish bombers from HMS Illustrious damage three battleships, two cruisers and multiple auxiliary craft. The event secures British supply lines in the Mediterranean.

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Tags : Italy,Britain,Land,Aerial,Europe,Combat

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