There was no planning for an offensive against France beyond mobilisation. An armistice control commission, the Commissione Italiana d'Armistizio con la Francia (CIAF), was set up in Turin to oversee French compliance. The Colbert and Dupleix, firing from 13,000 metres (14,000 yards), attacked a gasworks at Sestri Ponente. [185][186], Samuel W. Mitcham wrote that Mussolini was forced to abandon most of what he wanted at the behest of Hitler, who did not wish to see the arrival of the Italians to be greatly rewarded. [55][56] On the evening of 10/11 June, after the declaration of war, the French were ordered from their casernes to their defensive positions. John Gooch's new history is the definitive account of Italy's war experience. [113], Immediately after the declaration of war, Haddock Force began to prepare for a bombing run. It is not possible to speak in terms of victory or defeat. The French 3rd Squadron comprised four heavy cruisers and 11 destroyers[p] left Toulon and sailed for Italy. This list of naval battles is a chronological list delineating important naval battles that have occurred throughout history, from the beginning of naval warfare with the Hittites in the 12th century BC to Piracy off the coast of Somalia in the 21st century. This page was last edited on 2 October 2021, at 12:38. 18 November – Short, inconclusive British-French battle (, 1794 January 22 and 25 – French attack British convoy (, 23 April – British defeat French frigates (, 23 August – British defeat French near Brest, 22 October – French vs British near Mauritius, 1795 March 13 and 14 – British under Hotham vs French under Martin (, 8 and 9 June – British vs French near Belle Isle, 26 March – Austrian vessels, supported by Venetian battleship, fight off small French attack (, 16 May – Danish vessels get the better of Tripolitans near Tripoli, Libya (, 12 October – British defeat French invasion force off western Ireland (, 1799 September 3, 4, 5 and 10 – Minor light skirmishes between British and Spanish, 1800 August 4 – French attack British convoy (, 1803 May 23, 24 and 27 – 4 ships take on Tripolitan gunboat force (, – Duckworth (British) defeats Rochambeau (French) near Santo Domingo, 3, 7, 23/24 August and 28 and 2–5 September raids on Tripoli (, 1805 about February – French squadron raids British (, 4 July? [5][6] In 1936, the Spanish Civil War broke out. Starting in 1938, General Alberto Pariani[i] initiated a series of reforms that radically altered the army. Italian aircraft then bombed the French barracks there. [22] Rather, the pact was designed for a "joint war against France and Britain", although the Italian hierarchy held the understanding that such a war would not take place for several years. [119] This bombardment, however, caused only minimal damage; this was the last combined British and French naval operation before the French surrender. In contrast to the Maginot Line facing the German border, the fortifications in the Alps were not a continuous chain of forts. [23] However, despite the Italian impression, the pact made no reference to such a period of peace and the Germans proceeded with their plans to invade Poland. Pariani's reforms also promoted frontal assaults to the exclusion of other doctrine. [99][179][180][181] The official Italian numbers were compiled for a report on 18 July 1940, when many of the fallen still lay under snow. [100][102] These sites were strategically irrelevant and many of the bombers had recently been withdrawn from France in the face of the German advance. More importantly, the naval bases of Toulon, Bizerte, Ajaccio and Oran were also to be demilitarized within fifteen days. Your three sons are on ⦠Roatta ultimately convinced Mussolini that it was too late to change the demands. On the night of 11 June 36 RAF Whitleys took off from bases in Yorkshire in order to bomb targets in Turin, the industrial heart of Italy. On 9 June, the Germans entered Rouen, in Upper Normandy. Despite French misgivings, Britain rejected concessions to Italy so as not to "create an impression of weakness". In some cases, the Italians wore their gas masks because of the difficulty of breathing in the driving snow. [151] The total strength of the French in the barrage of Bourg-Saint-Maurice, part of the sub-sector (sous-secteur) of Tarentaise, was 3,000 men, 350 machine guns and 150 other guns. Found inside â Page 1916It is a cautionary tale of how sea power was practiced, and how it literally shifted 180 degrees overnight. The book is based on British and Italian archival sources. On 15 June, the French finally permitted Haddock Force to operate. [85], Italy was prepared, in the event of war, for a defensive stance on both the Italian and Yugoslav fronts, for defence against French aggression and for an offensive against Yugoslavia while France remained neutral. [On August 11, 1944, the Allies liberated Florence and moved northward. "[m] This stoked the belief among the Italians that the French Army of the Alps was on the point of dissolving, if not already in the process of collapse. That includes 900 bombers and 1,160 fighters from the ZOAA, North Africa and Syria. "[12] Later that day, Mussolini addressed the Fascist Grand Council "on the subject of what he called the immediate goals of 'Fascist dynamism'." [119], On 12 June, elements of the French fleet sortied in response to a report of German warships entering the Mediterranean. They then forded a river under heavy machine gun fire, while Italian engineers repaired the demolished bridge, suffering heavy losses in the process. [144][145], On 18 June, the staff of the Regia Marina conducted a study which showed that a landing on Malta was not feasible, despite the island's paucity of defences. The two marshals unsuccessfully attempted to persuade Mussolini that this was not a wise course of action, arguing that the Italian military was unprepared, divisions were not up to strength, troops lacked equipment, the empire was equally unprepared, and the merchant fleet was scattered across the globe. This meant that any detected submerged submarine was presumed to be hostile. [185] Paul Collier called the Italian attacks "hapless" and the Italian contribution to victory over France "ignominious". [164], On 17 June, the day after he transmitted a formal request for an armistice to the German government, French Foreign Minister Paul Baudoin handed to the Papal nuncio Valerio Valeri a note that said: "The French government, headed by Marshal Pétain, requests that the Holy See transmit to the Italian government as quickly as possible the note it has also transmitted through the Spanish ambassador to the German government. Purpose of this collection is to compile all WW2 mods into one place. The Susa under Major Boccalatte formed the right column and crossed the Pas du Chapeau and the Novalesa pass and followed the river Ribon towards Bessans. The Germans, during the day tomorrow and the day after, will send armoured columns originating from Lyon in the direction of Chambéry, Saint-Pierre de Chartreuse and Grenoble. [113] On 21 June, nine Italian bombers attacked the French destroyer Le Malin, but scored no hits. [146], On 19 June, General Roatta wrote to Army Group West that "it might be that there are French troops in the fortifications, but it is probable that the mobile troops, situated in the rear, are already in retreat. Two Commanders. [103] This was a mere proclamation and not a royal decree and lacked legal force. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS--WASHINGTON, D.C. DECEMBER 9, 1942. The late summer sun is making one of its final descents, but the air remains heavy and warm. By 1939 the section facing France, the Occidental Front, had 460 complete opere (works, like French ouvrages) with 133 artillery pieces. General Roatta believed that Mussolini curbed his intentions because the military had failed to break the French front line and Mussolini was thus "demonstrating his sportsmanship". [130] Richard Carrier emphasised the leadership of General Olry, that it was his leadership and autonomy from the dithering politicians in Paris that allowed him, his staff and his officers to demonstrate remarkable efficiency in checking the Italian advance and the German attempt down the Rhone as well.[192]. [87][97] According to one study, 70% of engine failure was due to inadequate driver training. [o] Admiral Domenico Cavagnari, chief of staff of the Italian navy, held an opposing view to a decisive battle between the opposing fleets. 2011 – 29 April – French frigate Courbet engages four Libyan RHIB mineplanters off Misrata, sinking one. (2020, August 27). [139], In coordination with the Marine Nationale, eight Lioré et Olivier LeO 45s of the Armée de l'Air bombed Italian aerodromes, and nine Fairey Swordfishes of No. [47], Late in the day, Mussolini addressed a crowd from the Palazzo Venezia, in Rome. [g] In the Fortified Sector of the Maritime Alps, the terrain was less rugged and presented the best possible invasion route for the Italians. The Regia Aeronautica never ventured beyond Provence in June 1940 and only targeted military sites. 223 SHIP SHAPES . – French with hired English and Dutch ships defeat Huguenot fleet near, 21 June – English defeat Venetians/French at Scanderoon (, 29 September – French defeat English near La Rochelle, 1629 August 20 – Dutch under Piet Heyn defeat Dunkirkers off Scotland; Heyn is killed, 16 September – Swedes defeat Holy Roman Empire near Wismar (, 1630 September 4–8 – Danes force a retreat of Hanseatic ships in Elbe River (, 1631 September 12 – Undecided encounter between a Dutch and a Spanish/Portuguese fleet off, 1634 about early May – Maltese galleys defeat Turkish vessels at Zante, 19 July – Maltese galleys under Valdina defeat Tripolitans, – Maltese privateers defeat Turkish galleys, 25 August – Dunkirk frigates under Jacob Collaart defeats Dutch escort capturing 24 fishing trawlers, about 25 September – Spanish defeat Dutch West India Company convoy, 1636 early – Dutch Zeeland squadron under, June – Maltese galleys defeat Tripolitan sailing ships near Calabria, 1 September- French defeat Spanish in galley fight at the battle of Vado near Genoa, 7 August – Venetians under Capello defeat Algerians at Corfu, 22 August – French under de Sourdis destroy Spanish galleons under Lope de Hoces at Guetaría (, end December – Spanish under Miguel de Horna defeat stronger French force, 15 June – Dunkerquers defeat Dutch in the Shetland Isles (, July? Their military contribution was so vast, that it played a decisive role in the victory of the Nationalist forces led by Francisco Franco. Task Force Admiral Vol.1: American Carrier Battles is a single-player experience centered on the command of an early Pacific War US Navy carrier task force. Belligerents: Britain vs Germany Casualties: British 60,000; German 8,000 Total: 68,000 Result: Indecisive The bloodiest day in the history of the British Army was suffered during the initial stages of a battle that would last for several months, result in over a million dead, and leave the tactical situation largely unchanged. [1], During the late 1920s, the Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini spoke with increasing urgency about imperial expansion, arguing that Italy needed an outlet for its "surplus population" and that it would therefore be in the best interests of other countries to aid in this expansion. The Italians pushed through the Baousset quarter and took the hilltop Capuchin monastery of Notre-Dame de l'Annonciade on 23 June. The six year naval warfare pitted the German undersea-boats (U-boats), aircraft, surface raiders, warships and later Italian submarines, against the Allied escort warships, and convoys moving military equipment and supplies, across the Atlantic to Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. [32][33] On 13 May, the Germans fought the Battle of Sedan and crossed the Meuse. Only 115 out of 285 Italian bomber sorties during 21–24 June located their targets, dropping only 80 tonnes of bombs. He delivered a long speech on international affairs and the goals of his foreign policy, "which bears comparison with Hitler's notorious disposition, minuted by Colonel Hossbach". Some small groups were left behind for mopping up operations while the bulk of the column continued its advance towards Bramans. Two Destinies. WW1 Naval - Steve Burt's WW1 naval rules. The Germans promised to keep up shipments by train, over the Alps, and Britain offered to supply all of Italy's needs in exchange for Italian armaments. [34] Following the Dunkirk evacuation, the Germans continued their offensive towards Paris with Fall Rot (Case Red). Youâre sitting at the kitchen table, reading the Sunday Times. Initially, the Italian offensive enjoyed some level of success. Their subsidiary objective called for them to break through the French forts at Bessans, Lanslebourg and Sollières-Sardières and the collection of ouvrages (Saint-Gobain, Saint-Antoine, Sapey) overlooking Modane and then turn north in the direction of Albertville. The request was renewed in March 1940, but declined on 8 June. However, by the outbreak of the war some of the Little Maginot Line's positions had yet to be completed and overall the fortifications were smaller and weaker than those in the main Maginot Line. [36], On 23 January 1940, Mussolini remarked that "even today we could undertake and sustain a ... parallel war", having in mind a war with Yugoslavia, since on that day Ciano had met with the dissident Croat Ante Pavelić. [103][104] On 11 June the king issued a proclamation to all troops, naming Mussolini "supreme commander of the armed forces operating on all fronts". This was followed by "the familiar lament that Italy was a prisoner in the Mediterranean". France and Britain tried during the 1930s to draw Mussolini away from an alliance with Germany but the rapid German successes from 1938 to 1940 made Italian intervention on the German side inevitable by May 1940. 1647 January 27 – The Ottoman fleet of 45 galleys attacks the ship of the Venetian admiral Tommaso Morosini. This list of naval battles is a chronological list delineating important naval battles that have occurred throughout history, from the beginning of naval warfare with the Hittites in the 12th century BC to Piracy off the coast of Somalia in the 21st century. For instance, some use the date that a city was surrounded while others prefer the date that major fighting commenced. The snow also hampered the movement of artillery, food and ammunition to the summits. It was then to follow the Arc to Lanslebourg, meeting up with Colonel Cobianchi's 3rd Battalion of the 64th Infantry Regiment of the Division Cagliari, advancing across the Col de Mont Cenis. The last Italian aerial operations against France were undertaken on 19 June by aircraft of the 2a and 3a Squadre Aeree and Sardinia against targets in Corsica and Tunisia. Because of a lack of artillery in the Ubaye Valley, they had not fired upon the French forts. This book also covers the destroyersâ careers and the many actions they fought, complemented by illustrated plans, technical drawings, maps, and a comprehensive gallery of photographs. 20 Major Battles of World War II. [119] As the capital ships pulled out of range of the Italian guns, their escorting destroyers opened fire and silenced a shore battery at Cape Vardo. 3 and 4 June ( 23 and 24 May OS) – Action off Kronstadt – Indecisive action between the battlefleets. He then revoked his countermand, only shifting the emphasis to the northern sector of the front, as his generals had urged all along. NAVY DEPARTMENT. Found insideBased on his own battlefield studies in Sicily and on much new research, James Hollandâs Sicily â43 offers a vital new perspective on a major turning point in World War II and a chronicle of a multi-pronged campaign in a uniquely ... Welcome to WWII Forums! [42] The capture of "the pearl of France", Menton, a famous tourist destination, was "an undeniable success (despite its cost)" (un succès incontestable [même s'il a coûté cher]). [181] Italian casualties amounted to 631 or 642 men killed, 2,631 wounded and 616 reported missing. Your wife, Caroline, is in the kitchen, preparing the Sunday meal. The Royal Air Force (RAF) was promised the use of two airfields, north of Marseille as advanced bases for bombers flying from the United Kingdom. Gino Bartali is recognized for saving about 800 Jews during WWII. [170], The Franco-Italian Armistice established a modest demilitarized zone 50 km (31 mi) deep on the French side of the border, thus eliminating the Alpine Line. According to Ciano, "under these [mild] conditions, Mussolini is not prepared to make territorial demands ... and [will] wait for the peace conference to make all our formal demands." 1. Some Italian officers jokingly lectured their troops on how to behave with the French girls. [19] A potent symbol of Fascist modernisation, it was the most prestigious of Italy's service branches, as well as the most recently battle-hardened, having participated in the Spanish Civil War. [113][114] On 12 June some SM.79s from Sardinia attacked French targets in northern Tunisia and, on 13 June 33 SM.79s of the 2a Squadra Aerea bombed the Tunisian aerodromes. A war with Yugoslavia was considered likely by the end of April. [119], With France in the process of being overrun by Germany, the naval offensive envisioned by the allies was not undertaken. [111] Graziani kept all the minutes of his staff meeting during June 1940, in order to absolve himself and condemn both subordinates and superiors should the offensive fail, as he expected it would. It would be a mistake to say that a battle was fought in the western Alps; what took place were only preliminary actions, technically called 'making contact'. Since Reynaud's successor, General Pétain, was known to favour an understanding with Germany, Mussolini believed it was imperative that the Italians make gains before an armistice could be signed. The Italian forces attacking through the Riviera—about 80,000 strong including reserves—advanced about 8 km (5 mi) on 21 June. [173] The Italians also had an insufficient number of sappers and poor intelligence of French gun emplacements, making the elimination of the forts impossible. " This important book serves as a valuable reference work, an account of the often heroic efforts of U.S. Navy submarines in World War II, and a memorial tribute to the submariners who gave their lives for their country. 1946; reprinted ... Albania represented a territory Italy could acquire for "'living space' to ease its overpopulation" as well as the foothold needed to launch other expansionist conflicts in the Balkans. 223 SHIP SHAPES . Found insideCovering all the major actions in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as well as those in the narrow seas, this book interweaves for the first time the endeavors of the maritime forces of the British Empire, the United States, Germany, and ... The Russian calendar was eleven days behind the Swedish during the 18th century, so Russian dates are eleven days earlier. NOTE: If you want to read a detailed breakdown, you can do so here: The Roman Empire Pre-Roman Empire 1200 BCE - beginning of the first iron The bypassed French troops continued to fight, firing the fort's armament at Italian coastal shipping, until the armistice. The Italian bombardment silenced the French fort the following day. The response was impressive: a majority of Italians reported, and almost all willingly signed the declaration. [59] During the day, Army Group West received two seemingly contradictory orders: "the hostilities against France had to be immediately suspended" and "the preparation for the previously announced [...] operations should continue at the same pace". A further 32 were in various stages of being formed and could be used for combat if needed, while the rest were not ready for battle. Swedes capture three Danes before war is declared. Corsica! At 0426 hours on 14 June, the French heavy cruisers opened fire on shore targets. And all this was to happen in three to four days. Actions throughout the war by the German U-boat Arm against Allied shipping, French and British force sinks Austrian cruiser in the Adriatic, Two Ottoman warships clash with five Russian pre-dreadnoughts. A major collection of photographs with explanatory text that graphically portrays various aspects of the war in North Africa and the Middle East; Sicily, Corsica, and Sardinia; and Italy and southern France. The Italian offensive penetrated a few kilometres into French territory against strong resistance but stalled before its primary objectives could be attained, the coastal town of Menton, situated directly on the Italian border, being the most significant conquest. A battalion of the 231st Avellino Infantry Regiment and a tank battalion from the Division Brennero were sent up to assist it. – Turks under Khalil defeat French under Fressinet near Cyprus (, 1611 August (end)? . [106] On 7 June Superesercito (the Italian army supreme command) ordered Army Group West to maintain "absolute defensive behavior both on land and [in the] air", casting in doubt Mussolini's comment to Badoglio about a few thousand dead. During the evening, eight Wellingtons took off to attack industrial targets in Genoa. Historian Paul Collier comments that up to "a third of the Italian merchant shipping fleet ... was caught without warning in neutral ports". [151] Its main thrust was through the Little Saint Bernard Pass, which would have been the easiest route, had the French not destroyed the bridges. [87], The Regia Aeronautica (Italian Air Force) had the third largest fleet of bombers in the world when it entered the war. The commanders at the front were ordered to explain the situation correctly to their troops: hostilities would eventually resume. You are at a gateway to WWII discussion, research, exploration, & analysis. [57] French engineers destroyed the transportation and communication links across the border with Italy using fifty-three tons of explosives. They were not prepared to assault French fortifications, and their deployment did not change prior to June 1940. Naval War - Italian language WW1 and WW2 naval rules. [120], During the general offensive of 21–24 June, the Regia Aeronautica bombed the French fortifications of the Alpine Line to little effect. The actual Italian occupation zone was no more than what had been occupied up to the armistice. The chief of staff of Army Group West was General Emilio Battisti. [42] The French—except for the garrison of the advanced fort of Pont Saint-Louis[u]—gradually withdrew from Menton. Big Gun Battles recounts some of the most significant and technically fascinating of these gunfire duels in a narrative that combines lively storytelling with an in-depth understanding of the factors influencing victory or defeat. Dino Alfieri advanced the popular but controversial argument that Mussolini weakened his armistice demands to "maintain some semblance of a continental balance of power". [123] The Armée de l'Air in southern France took no part in the defence of the Alpine Line, preferring to concentrate on defending its aerodromes from Italian attacks. Under pressure from the Italian coastal artillery, the Colbert and Dupleix withdrew. British battlecruiser force virtually wipes out von Spee's squadron. Steam Workshop: Arma 3. Malta! [169], At 1500 hours on 23 June, the French delegation, headed by General Charles Huntziger, who had signed the German armistice the previous day, landed in Rome aboard three German aircraft. They lost 32 dead and counted 90 wounded, 198 frostbitten and 15 missing. The French, in order to prevent retaliatory Italian raids, blocked the runways and prevented the Wellingtons from taking off. [4] Although it was not among his publicly proclaimed aims, Mussolini wished to challenge the supremacy of Britain and France in the Mediterranean Sea, which was considered strategically vital, since the Mediterranean was Italy's only conduit to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The regime also sought to establish protective patron–client relationships with Austria, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria, which all lay on the outside edges of its European sphere of influence. Goal: penetrate as deeply as possible into French territory. https://www.thoughtco.com/major-battles-of-world-war-ii-1779996 (accessed October 4, 2021). . 698 – Imperial Constantinopolitan fleet defeats, 727 – Byzantine central imperial fleet destroys provincial, 807 – Franks under Burchard (a lieutenant of, 813 – Franks under Irmingar defeat Moors near Majorca, 822 – Constantinople: Byzantine central imperial fleet defeats rebel provincial fleets during the revolt of, 956 – Tunisian fleet destroyed by Christians near Mazara, 958 – Tunis vs Christians in Messina Strait, 1032 – According to one hypothesis, battle at, 1035–1036 – Last Arab corsair raids against the, 1084 – Normans under Robert Guiscard (20 vessels?) The army had failed to break through the Alps and the French were willing to fight on—as Huntziger had made clear to the Germans. We directly support the repository at WW2.ORG, and several other worthwhile projects that add to ⦠Different historians give different numbers. The Alpine Army Corps did not take its ultimate objective, Bourg-Saint-Maurice. There is a lot of content for Victory at Sea due to free updates from the ⦠[28], On 1 September 1939, Germany invaded Poland. The Italian invasion of France (10â25 June 1940), also called the Battle of the Alps, was the first major Italian engagement of World War II and the last major engagement of the Battle of France.. [86] On the French border, 300,000 men—in 18 infantry and four alpine divisions—were massed. On 7 April, Italian forces landed in the country and within three days had occupied the majority of the country. . 0. [85][87] After the campaign opened, further tank support was provided by the 133rd Armoured Division Littorio bringing the total number of tanks deployed to around 200. The Battalion Val Cenischia met no resistance as it crossed the Col d'Étache and the Col de Bramanette and emerged in the rear of the Fort de la Balme. There were designs for a protectorate over Albania and for the annexation of Dalmatia, as well as economic and military control of Yugoslavia and Greece. 1849 May 3 – Schleswig-Holstein vs Denmark near Kiel, May 11 – Schleswig-Holstein vs Denmark near Bulk, 1854 August & September – British-French attack on, October Allied (British, French and Turkish) fleet Bombardment of Sebastopol as part of, 16 April – British ships attack Italian convoy, 23 October – German light force defeats similar British force (, 26–29 October Convoy ON 207 – 3 U-boats sunk by a combination of air and naval support in the North Atlantic, 1968 – 23 January – North Korean Navy captures United States Navy, 2006 – 11 May – The Sri Lankan Navy and LTTE Sea Tigers clash, leaving 18 SLN personnel and 4–30 Tigers dead. [107], Marshal Graziani, as army chief of staff, went to the front to take over the general direction of war after 10 June. A 152-millimetre (6-inch) shell from the Batteria Mameli at Pegli penetrated the boiler room of the French destroyer Albatros, causing serious damage and killing 12 sailors. Italy declared war on France and Britain on the evening of 10 June, to take effect just after midnight. Cavagnari preferred to utilize his surface force to mine the Sicilian Channel while deploying his submarines en masse to seek out and engage Allied ships. In Nice, over 5,000 Italians reported within three days. The first strike that morning involved 55 bombers, but Malta's anti-aircraft defences reported an attack of between five and twenty aircraft, suggesting that most bombers failed to find their target. [64] A plan for a "general offensive on the Alpine front" (offensive d'ensemble sur le front des Alpes), in the event of war with Italy, had been worked out in August 1938 at the insistence of Generals Gaston Billotte and Maurice Gamelin; the army was deployed for offensive operations in September 1939. Rosenberg, Jennifer. [151], On 21 June, the right column of the Alpine Army Corps took the Seigne Pass and advanced several kilometres across a glacier, but were met with heavy fire from Seloge. [125] The purpose of these orders is still not clear, but as word spread through the Italian ranks many began to celebrate the end of the war and even to fraternize with the French. It also had 3,500 mules (on which its artillery was carried) and horses, 68 motor vehicles, 71 motorcycles and 153 bicycles. Firing from 15,000 metres (16,000 yards), the Algérie struck oil storage tanks in Vado Ligure, but found subsequent shooting difficult due to "the smoke pouring from the burning tanks", while the Foch fired upon a steel mill in Savona. On 27 May, Anglo-French forces trapped in the north began the Dunkirk evacuation, abandoning their heavy equipment in the process. [119] That same day, the Italian submarine Alpino Attilio Bagnolini sank the British cruiser HMS Calypso south of Crete. 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