Battle of Taranto

November 11–12, 1940 · Taranto

Result British victory

British torpedo bombers flying from an aircraft carrier attacked the Italian fleet at Taranto by night. They put three battleships out of action, and the raid showed the power of naval aircraft.

Axis

Allies

Strength and losses

Killed
59
Wounded
600
Aircraft lost
2
Killed
2
Captured
2
Aircraft
21
Aircraft lost
2