Operation Abstention was a battle fought between Italian and British forces between 25-28 February 1941 for control of the Aegean island of Castellorizo.
Anthony N
Anthony N
Strong interest in WW2. My Father served in the Pacific with 710 Tank BTL at Anguar, Peleliu, and the Philippines. My Grandfather served in the American army (though not deployed) during WWI.
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Operation Agreement was a failed Allied attack on Tobruk conducted on 13-14 September 1942. The operation included various land, and amphibious forces.
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The Italian invasion in the Greco Italian War began on 28 October 1940. It was made in a rushed and off-handed manner, based on anger, greed and ignorance.
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While the bravery of the Folgore at El Alamein has often received praise and admiration, their skill level is often overlooked. This is their account.
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Giovani Fascisti (GGFF) defended Bir el Gobi fighting off repeated attacks by the 11th Indian Brigade and 7th Armoured Division in December 1941.
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The Leonardo da Vinci submarine sank 17 ships totaling 120,243 GRT. It was the most successful non-German Axis submarine in World War Two.
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The Decima Mas attack on Alexandria, which occured on 19 December 1941, used human torpedos to sink two British Battleships and damaged two other vessels.
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Along both sides of the Italian Memorial Catholic Church in Nyeri, Kenya are rows of vaults, each containing the remains of an Italian fallen soldier.
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The First Battle of Bir el Gubi occurred in Libya on 19 November 1941. It was the first successful Italian armored battle against Allies in North Africa.
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Prince Amedeo of Savoy, the 3rd Duke of Aosta (1898-1942), was the Viceroy of Italian East Africa (Africa Orientale Italiana) between 1937 and 1941.