First time unlucky – the loss of Iride 22 August 1940
Background As we are getting closer to the date of the most successful commando raid in World War 2, the attack by the Regia Marina’s Xa MAS Flotilla on Alexandria harbour, a short reminder that th…
Meanwhile, on board the Italian #submarine Sciré the Xa MAS crews of the Maiale (pig) manned torpedoes got ready to intrude into Alexandria harbour. This wasn’t their first rodeo. #navalhistory #frogmen #regiamarina @marcusfaulkner.bsky.social @navalhistorian.bsky.social
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Interesting question. There are some marvellous people in amongst that relatively short list I woudn't hesitate to recommend. That said, it's still a relatively short list at the moment, not least because I'm rather new here & still dipping in & out. Need to look into it a bit more!
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Reports by HMS Aurora on actions of Force K, 1941
Captain W G Agnew, CB, RN (in centre) with his officers and ship’s company on board HMS AURORA. This picture was taken in November 1941 in Malta. IWM A6291 Background Force K was a striking f…
#OTD in 1941 some important events happened in the #navalhistory of the #desertwar. First, #royalnavy's Force K out of Malta sank auxiliary merchant cruiser Adriatico in the early hours of the day. #ww2 #maritimewar @axe99.bsky.social @marcusfaulkner.bsky.social rommelsriposte.com/2009/02/07/f...
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Far too kind, Marcus!
However, now I'm in danger of actually having to post something on here, as opposed to just lurking as a backup!
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