Action off Zuwarah 1943
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 20 January 1943 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1943 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Location | Libya | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Battle of the Mediterranean | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 32.9300, 12.0800 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Action off Zuwarah (19/20 January 1943) was a night encounter during the Second World War. The battle took place in Libyan waters between the Royal Navy and the Regia Marina. An Italian flotilla of small minesweepers and auxiliary vessels evacuating Tripoli was destroyed by two British destroyers.
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