Battle of Cape Spartivento 1940
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 27 November 1940 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1940 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Nearest landmass | At sea (nearest continent: Europe) | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | World War II | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Italy, United Kingdom | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 38.4275, 8.8658 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Cape Spartivento (Battaglia di Capo Teulada) was a naval battle during the Battle of the Mediterranean in the Second World War, fought between naval forces of the Royal Navy and the Italian Regia Marina on 27 November 1940.
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