1941 RN victorious at Cape Matapan
April 23, 2026
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1:32Now Playing1941 RN victorious at Cape Matapan
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as posted by the channelDate: 1st May 1941
Location: Eritrea
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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FORMIDABLE. AIRCRAFT CARRIER. After successful battle of Cape Matapan
NAVAL (British). "The Battle of Cape Matapan including survivors." Fleet after successful Cape Matapan action.. NAVAL (British). "The Battle of Cape Matapan including survivors." Cunningham
H.M.S. "WARSPITE" After Matapan action w.Admiral Cunningham aboard Being repaired in U.S.Navy Drydock .. scenes on board of crew, also Sir Charles Madden, Douglas
Military - Active; Greece
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