Australian War Memorial - This year marks the 80th anniversary of the battle of Cape Spada, the event which made HMAS Sydney (II) and her crew renowned throughout the Mediterranean and the
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Asisbiz Battle of Cape Spada Italian Navy Bartolomeo Colleoni photographed passing through the Suez Canal IWM A233
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