Historical Events tagged with "hms valiant"
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Military & Warfare
Italian Divers Attack British Battleships in Alexandria
December 19th, 1941 83 years ago
Italian divers placed limpet mines on HMS Valiant and HMS Queen Elizabeth, causing severe damage while they were docked in Alexandria harbour. The operation, carried out under cover of night, aimed to disrupt British naval activities in the Mediterranean. The successful attack showcased the effectiveness of underwater sabotage during World War II.
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