15 June 1942
Battle of Pantelleria
Da Zara's cruisers intercept the Harpoon convoy south of Pantelleria and open fire shortly after 05:30.
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Da Zara's cruisers intercept the Harpoon convoy south of Pantelleria and open fire shortly after 05:30.
Faces another strategic setback when the Italian island fortress of Pantelleria surrenders to the Allies.
Surrenders the fortified island of Pantelleria after sustained Allied air and naval bombardment.
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