Italian cruiser Trento
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Trento was the first of two Trento-class cruisers; they were the first heavy cruisers built for the Italian Regia Marina. The ship was laid down in February 1925, launched in October 1927, and was com
Trento early in her career
Plan and profile drawing of Trento
Trento (center) and Bolzano (background) underway
Trento and Trieste in the late 1930s, seen from the stern of a torpedo boat
Battle of Cape Matapan
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The Battle of Cape Matapan 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 M
Italian cruiser Trento
…entered World War II in June 1940, Trento saw extensive action in the Mediterranean Sea, including at the battles of Calabria, Cape Spartivento, and Cape Matapan in July and November 1940 and March 1941, respectively. She was also present during the inconclusive First and Second Battles of Sirte, and at the…
The battleship Vittorio Veneto firing upon the Allied cruisers during the action off Gavdos
Vittorio Veneto withdraws from the battle area after being torpedoed by RN aircraft.
Bolzano under torpedo attack by Fairey Swordfish.