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The Battle of Cape Matapan (Greek: Ναυμαχία του Ταινάρου) was a naval battle during the Second World War between the Allies, represented by the navies of the United Kingdom and Australia, and the Royal Italian navy, from 27 to 29 March 1941.
- 27-29 March 1941
- Allied victory
Cape Matapan is the southernmost point of mainland Greece and the second southernmost point in mainland Europe. It has a rich history and mythology, and was the site of several battles and a temple of Poseidon.
Jun 12, 2006 · Learn how the British Royal Navy defeated the Italian Regia Marina in a decisive naval battle in March 1941. The article describes the background, the forces, the action and the aftermath of the Battle of Cape Matapan.
The Battle of Cape Matapan was the last offensive operation of the Italian Navy in World War II. From then on only the destroyers and submarines and the occasional cruiser would play any part in staving off the growing power of the Allies.
Today we look at the Battle of Cape Matapan, sneaky battleships, a carrier in the line of battle and a lot of running around! ...more.
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…Belgrade coup d’état, the decisive Battle of Cape Matapan took place between the British and Italian fleets in the Mediterranean, off the Peloponnesian mainland northwest of Crete. Hitherto, Italo-British naval hostilities in the Mediterranean area since June 1940 had comprised only one noteworthy action: the sinking in November at the…
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Cape Tainaron or Cape Matapan is the southernmost point of mainland Greece, where ancient Greeks worshipped Poseidon and communicated with the dead. Explore its stunning scenery, myths and history with Greece Insiders.
