22 March 1942
Second Battle of Sirte
Iachino leads the Italian battle fleet during the Second Battle of Sirte while attempting to intercept a British convoy bound for Malta.
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Iachino leads the Italian battle fleet during the Second Battle of Sirte while attempting to intercept a British convoy bound for Malta.
Assumes senior command responsibilities after the loss of Admiral Bergamini and the battleship Roma.
Comes under German air attack while leading Italian capital ships away from their bases.
Dies when the battleship Roma is sunk by German guided bombs while the Italian fleet sails toward Allied control.
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