A detailed overview and analysis of the Mediterranean theatre during the first month of war after Italy declared war on Britain and France on 10 June 1940.
Fred Leander

Fred Leander
Fred Leander was born in Norway during waning days of the Second World War in Europe. His interest in military history was awakened by stories of the fighting in Norway during the war. He has written many articles on military affairs and has served as editor of a Scandinavian defense magazine.
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A detailed look at the Italian Army status in 1940. The article focuses on the binary divisional system, armor, artillery and political actions prior to war.
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Understanding the readiness of the Regia Marina in 1940. Most agree the Italian Navy was not prepared for an extended war with the United Kingdom.
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Was the Regia Aeronautica prepared for WW2? Did they have the equipment, and what was the goal? Lets exam the situation just prior to the war declaration.
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Italy was late in becoming a colonial power like France and Great Britain. The importance of controlling Malta became apparent as World War Two loomed.
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Authors comments on the relevent points to Adolf Hitler’s Directive No. 18, which concerns the German conquest of Gibraltar via Operation Felix in WWII.
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The Italian participation in the Battle of Britain lasted from 25 October 1940 to 03 January 1941. The Corpo Aero Italiano (CAI) was based in Belgium.