Cape Spada - 19 Jul 1940
A Royal Australian Navy led squadron of RAN and RN ships clash with the Regia Marina, sinking the light cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni. 555 survivors of Bartolomeo Colleoni were rescued; 121 died.
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Tags : Australia,Britain,Italy,Naval,Europe,Combat
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