Alberico da Barbiano was an Italian Giussano-class light cruiser, that served in the Regia Marina during World War II. She was named after Alberico da Barbiano, an Italian condottiero of the 14th cent
Cruiser Alberico da Barbiano in Venice
Battle of Calabria
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The Battle of Calabria on 9 July 1940, was a naval battle during the Battle of the Mediterranean in the Second World War between ships of the Regia Marina and those of the Mediterranean Fleet. The bat
Italian cruiser Alberico da Barbiano
…Western Mediterranean. During World War II, Alberico Da Barbiano was part of the 4th Cruiser Division. On 9 July 1940 Da Barbiano was present at the Battle of Calabria (Punto Stilo). In summer 1940 she also participated in some escort and minelaying missions between Italy and North Africa. Due to the weakness of the…
Italian battleship Giulio Cesare, 9 July 1940
The aircraft carrier, HMS Eagle, at Alexandria in December 1940.
Example of a Cant Z.506 in flight
Italian sailors watch British shells land near their ship in the Battle of Calabria