An obscure project of the Italian Navy to deploy a high number of low-cost submarines when the outcome of ww2 seemed compromised: youtu.be/QOdAyVRD0Vw?... @crusaderproject.bsky.social @navalairhistory.com @drachinifel.bsky.social @axe99.bsky.social
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📚 History of the Italian Navy on YouTube 📺 https://youtube.com/@italianmilitaryarchives_navalh?si=RcUvQWFDDHRsCcoO
In the last quarterdeck episode, we touched upon some of the subjects below: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyuC... -Raids against Alexandria -Intelligence on RN submarines -German submarines in the Med -Aircraft for the Aquila -Littorio vs Richelieu -Italian shipyards And more....
See you at 9PM (CEST) to answer your questions. Among the topics raised: Littorio vs Richelieu, U-Boats in the Med, Italian shipyards and more... www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyuC... @crusaderproject.bsky.social @axe99.bsky.social
QUARTERDECK N.7 Seaborne aircraft, axis submarines and shipyards
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What was the Italian naval strategy in the Mediterranean during WW2? Let's find out in the words of Admiral Giuseppe Fioravanzo: youtu.be/DKk-2DDjD84?...
The Italian strategy in the Mediterranean 1940 1943
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The curious story of the Italian midget submarines in the Black Sea during #ww2 @crusaderproject.bsky.social @drachinifel.bsky.social @axe99.bsky.social @dralexclarke.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-0D...
Italian Submarines beneath the Black Sea 1942-1943
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A damaged steamer being towed towards Tripoli into port by an Italian destroyer. In the first half of 1941, the Allied offensive against Axis convoys increased, particularly due to the activity of about 30 subs (24🇬🇧 1🇳🇱 1🇫🇷 4🇬🇷) 👉https://www.youtube.com/live/VnHLDb88ztE?si=w59d8r5VmpyMjDKT
If you're interested in the Mediterranean theatre in WW2 (and even more if you're interested in the Regia Marina, and you should be 😊) I highly recommend this account 😎 #NavalHistory
From the arrival of Rommel until the siege of Tobruk, see you at 9PM (CEST) for the second episode about the battle of the Mediterranean convoys www.youtube.com/live/VnHLDb8... @crusaderproject.bsky.social @drachinifel.bsky.social @axe99.bsky.social @navalairhistory.com
From the arrival of Rommel until the siege of Tobruk, see you at 9PM (CEST) for the second episode about the battle of the Mediterranean convoys www.youtube.com/live/VnHLDb8... @crusaderproject.bsky.social @drachinifel.bsky.social @axe99.bsky.social @navalairhistory.com
The Battle of the Mediterranean convoys - 1941 (part 1)
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Italian troops being transferred to Libya on a requisitioned passenger ship. In this episode, I covered in depth the first part of the Battle of the Mediterranean convoys (June-December 1940). Tomorrow (Monday, 22/06) I will cover the second period (January-May 1941). www.youtube.com/live/uBl2qeS...
One of you asked me to compare the AA defences of Bismarck and Vittorio Veneto and what would have happened to the Italian battleship if struck in a similar fashion as Bismarck. Here is my reply in the latest Quarterdeck show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY9u...
See you later for the 6th Quarterdeck LIVE, we will talk about: - AA defences of Vittorio Veneto vis-a-vis Bismarck - Italian naval constructions - WW1 Italian objectives in the Adriatic - Italian scout cruisers - Coastal bombardment And more... www.youtube.com/live/hY9uhwZ...
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Book Announcement – Breaking Rommel
Almost there!Well it has been a while that I had time to work on the blog, and the reason for this is below.We are about to hand our book Breaking Rommel, covering the airwar over the first battle …
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A close-up on the 90mm mounts on board a Littorio-class battleship. In this video, I spoke about how the Regia Marina conducted AA fire and which weapons were used: youtu.be/IDa1_LgrLyo?...
Convoys to north Africa. In this episode I discussed the logistics, the routes and the problems of the Italian convoys bound for Libya during 1940, the first phase of a relentless battle that raged until May 1943: www.youtube.com/live/uBl2qeS...
A rare image of the Ramb III under german colors, before she was converted into mine layers and renamed Kiebitz. Have you seen the video on the Ramb ships? youtu.be/UvNpTUNk0f8?...
One day, carrying bananas, the day after, fighting in #ww2. Here's the incredible story of 4 Italian banana boats that served in many different roles, crossing the Med, the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvNp... @crusaderproject.bsky.social @axe99.bsky.social
Banana boats at war, the incredible story of the RAMB ships
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Tonight, 9:00 PM (CEST) I am starting a new series where analyse in depth the Battle of the Mediterranean convoys. In episode #1 I will focus on the first period, Jun-Dec 1940, looking at port limitations, routes, merchant ships, escorts and more.. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBl2...
The Battle of the Mediterranean convoys - 1940
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(1/2) In the third Quarterdeck episode I covered many topics following your questions. Here's the full list, you can use the time stamps in the video descripion:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV2HahZLTmU&t=1s Italian submarines fighting with the allies Japanese subs in Bordeaux .... continues
In my latest video discussed the story of the 4th and incomplete battleship of the Littorio class. But what about the other three units? I talked about their story here: youtu.be/3Ieg0HMYiqg?...
The unusual story of the never completed #battleship Impero, the 4th unit of the Littorio class 👉 youtu.be/SulG5xbcXg4?... @crusaderproject.bsky.social @drachinifel.bsky.social @axe99.bsky.social @dralexclarke.bsky.social #ww2
See you tonight at 9PM (CEST) for the new Quarterdeck episode, answering your questions about the Italian Navy. Here are some of the topics you chose: 📍Subs in the Red Sea 📍Subs in the Black Sea 📍Amphibious capabilities And more.. www.youtube.com/live/9Iiv7en... @crusaderproject.bsky.social
QUARTERDECK n.5 - Q&A about the Italian Navy in WW2
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Italian submariners in Singapore in 1943, during the waiting period before their return to Europe, which was prevented by the events of the Armistice. I discussed the transport missions of Italian boats to the Far East in this video:https://youtu.be/hX5RNXq2WPM?si=11x9q0rdBLYFGoWY
One of the most iconic and widespread AA (and anti ship) guns of the Regia Marina. I talked about this and other guns in the latest video: youtu.be/IDa1_LgrLyo?...
A deep dive into the AA weapons of the Italian Navy during #ww2 👉 youtu.be/IDa1_LgrLyo?... @crusaderproject.bsky.social @navalairhistory.com @drachinifel.bsky.social @dralexclarke.bsky.social @justinpykehistory.bsky.social @milavhis.bsky.social
By late 1942 most Italian units had been equipped with the German kit and many captains had gone through the Kriegsmarine ASW school at Gotenhafen. @ima-naval-history.bsky.social a good book on the subject is this: rommelsriposte.com/2019/08/14/d... #navalhistory #maritimehistory
David Greentree: British Submarine vs. Italian Torpedo Boat (Osprey Duel 74)
Four Stars out of Five – Buy Torpdiniera Sagittario – a Spica-class, Perseo-sub class torpedo boat equipped with German ASDIC from early 1942. On 8 February 1942 she detected and rammed…
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See you at 9pm (CET) for answering your questions live. Among the topics covered: naval mines, aircraft carriers, torpedoes and more 👉 www.youtube.com/live/iMFMb7a... @crusaderproject.bsky.social @navalairhistory.com @dralexclarke.bsky.social
The MAS boat, a small craft heavily associated with the Regia Marina because of its wide usage in both world wars. In this episode of QUARTERDECK I spoke, among other things, about their usage in WW2: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M7G...
New Osprey on the WW1 naval war in the Adriatic out today. Details in ALT @marcusfaulkner.bsky.social @covertshores.bsky.social @vandawilcox.bsky.social @rjhammond215.bsky.social @profgsheffield.bsky.social @alanallport.bsky.social @ima-naval-history.bsky.social @axe99.bsky.social #navalhistory
Understanding the conduct of the war by the Italian navy implies an understanding of specific geographical and structural limitations the Regia Marina faced. You can find out more in this video! youtu.be/DKk-2DDjD84?...
The Italian strategy in the Mediterranean 1940 1943
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Coal, maritime blockades and railways. How did they link to Italy's entry into World War II? youtu.be/vqJCD3CfMCQ?...
Italy towards the War: 1939-1940
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