🚢The Battle of Cape Spada was a significant naval clash in the Mediterranean during World War II.
💥Italian cruisers Giovanni deander and Bartalo, under Admiral Cassadi, engaged British ships Sydney and Havoc.
🔥Italian cruisers fired 500 shells but failed to hit the British destroyers.
🎯British cruiser Sydney achieved five long-range hits against the Italian ships.
🌊Despite challenges and lessons learned, both sides continued to vie for control of the Mediterranean.
When did the Battle of Cape Spada take place?
—The Battle of Cape Spada took place on June 28, 1940.
Which Italian cruisers were involved in the battle?
—The Italian cruisers involved in the battle were Giovanni deander and Bartalo.
Who led the Italian cruisers?
—The Italian cruisers were led by Admiral Cassadi.
Which British ships were engaged in the battle?
—The British ships engaged in the battle were Sydney and Havoc.
What were the major outcomes of the battle?
—The Italian cruisers failed to hit the British destroyers, while Sydney achieved five long-range hits against the Italian ships.
00:00On June 28, 1940, the Italian light cruisers Giovanni deander and Bartalo, led by Admiral Cassadi, engaged in a battle with the British ships Sydney and Havoc.
08:23The Italian cruisers open fire on the British destroyers, but fail to hit them.
09:57The British cruiser Sydney delivers a decisive blow to the Italian cruiser Banair, causing it to sink rapidly.
10:41The remaining Italian cruiser, Koni, capsizes and sinks.
