HMS Ajax: How a lone British Cruiser Destroyed an entire Italian Squadron, 1940 (Documentary) February 9, 2024 Unipro2013main Britain's History, Historical, History, Royal Navy, United Kingdom History, WW2 </p> <h2>British Cruiser destroyed an entire Italian Squadron</h2> <p> The Battle of Cape Passero (1940) unfolded in the early hours of October 12, during World War II. British cruiser HMS Ajax, on a scouting mission after a Malta supply operation, encountered seven Italian torpedo boats and destroyers southeast of Sicily. Unaware, Ajax faced a fierce assault by a squadron of Italian torpedo boats and destroyers.<br /> Credit to : House of History </p> <p> Please support our Sponsors here :
