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The Battle of Cape Matapan

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Despite the name Battle of Cape Matapan, the actual fighting was not on Cape Matapan but out to sea in several locations.

The Leonardo da Vinci Submarine: Italian Terror of the Atlantic

The Leonardo da Vinci heads out to sea. Picture courtesy wapedia.com

The Leonardo da Vinci submarine was the most lethal Italian hunter of Allied shipping throughout World War Two.

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Invasion of Yugoslavia

Italian Bersaglieri during the invasion of Yugoslavia.  Photo credit: Wiki

The Regio Esercito struck out on the attack shortly into the opening of the conflict. The Italian Second Army was assigned with Italy’s initial assault. They moved with great speed and quickly overcame Yugoslavian land defenses. They were pitted against the Yugoslav 7th army, and in most areas faced light to medium resistance.

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A Capua Sailor: Osvaldo Conti

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Due to his serious injuries, he was no longer able to join his fellow soldiers advancing towards the adversary. He continued providing cover and firing rounds towards the adversary, never breaking away from his machine gun until he was mortally hit on the head.

Regia Marina, 10 June 1940

The order of battle of the Regia Marina on 10 June, 1940.