Inigo Campioni
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Inigo Campioni was an Italian naval officer during most of the first half of the 20th century. He served in four wars, and is best known as an admiral in the Italian Royal Navy during World War II. He
Inigo Campioni
Battle of Taranto
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The Battle of Taranto, also known as the Raid on Taranto, and Operation Judgement took place on the night of 11/12 November 1940 during the Second World War between British naval forces and Italian na
Inigo Campioni
…and then commanding the fleet in operations against the British, including the Battle of Calabria on 9 July 1940, Operation Hats in September 1940, the Battle of Taranto on 11–12 November 1940, Operation White in November 1940, and the Battle of Cape Spartivento on 27 November 1940. Heavily criticized for failing to…
The Italian battleship Conte di Cavour with hull awash after being torpedoed during the Taranto raid.
A restored Fairey Swordfish of the Fleet Air Arm
Aerial photo of Italian warships moored in Mar Grande harbour at Taranto. Note the 'Y' jetty.
Aftermath of the battle showing an Italian battleship down by the bows and beached (far right)