Episode 70-The Battle of Taranto, Pt 1

Episode 70-The Battle of Taranto, Pt 1

By Recorded History Podcast Network

British Admiral Andrew B. Cunningham, commander of the Mediterranean Fleet has his orders: Maintain the sea lanes between Gibraltar and the Suez Canal. Holding on to Malta will allow the British to recon their main target, the port of Taranto. If the Italian war ships there can be neutralized, the Suez stays safe, Crete remains out of Axis hands and Britain’s vital passage to the far East remains open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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