The battle of the Mediterranean convoys in the

An overview of the features, ships and data of the so-called "Battle of the convoys" that raged in the Mediterranean between 1940 and 1943.
SOURCES:
- Giorgerini, G. (2001). La Guerra Italiana sul mare, La marina tra vittoria e sconfitta 1940-1943.
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- Ramoino, P. P. (2018). Una storia strategica della Marina Militare Italiana. Rivista Marittima.
- USMM. (1950). La Marina Italiana nella seconda guerra mondiale, Volume 7, Dati statistici.
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[@jotabe1984]

A very good job performed by Regia Marina. I must point that supplies were also carried by sea to Greece, diverting naval assets from supplying North Afrika.
At the end of the day the small distances (compared to Pacific and Atlantic convoys) And small African ports contributed to smaller convoys with little time on the sea, which helped reaching destination safely despite all the shortcomings that Regia Marina faced

[@patrickcloutier6801]

Even the convoy delivery figures for 1943 are respectable, considering the disadvantages the Regia Marina labored under.

[@alexrennison8070]

Haha re-watching this vid. Love when you’re on Drach’s channel, you two bounce off of each other really well, one of his best guests in my opinion.

[@Italian_Military_Archives]

Thank you Alex, I really appreciate your words

[@TheVigilant109]

Many thanks. Came here after watching you on WW2TV so now exploring your page. Very impressive

[@Italian_Military_Archives]

Thanks a lot!

[@MrTomte09]

Excellent video! It's good to see & hear history from the neglected side.

[@1089maul]

Giulio. Great presentation with some excellent footage and statistics. I really enjoyed it. Regards, Bob

[@Italian_Military_Archives]

Thank you Bob!

[@CAP198462]

Plotted course this channel after seeing you with the Drachinifel. Watched the carriers videos and this one, nice work and good on you for shedding light on the RM (and not just the Maiale).

[@Italian_Military_Archives]

Thanks, I will soon cover other overlooked aspects of the RM at war

[@CAP198462]

@@Italian_Military_Archives thank you for responding. Could I prevail upon you to address the question of the apparent lack of interest in developing sensor technology like radar and sonar eventually.

[@Italian_Military_Archives]

@@CAP198462 Hi! well it's a complex thing... regarding the radar development I am still doing some research because I am not super knowledgeable. Regarding sonar, you can check this article I recently published: comandosupremo.com/antisubmarine-capabilities-of-the-regia-marina-in-ww2/

[@TheAngelobarker]

I find interesting how the regia marina had outfitted Tobruk and the east Africa base so well before the war. If they knew that it was unlikely to be defendable I wonder why they built those large bases and planned to place squadrons there. Also the failure to recall the merchant fleet was a big oof Cavagnari was a bit of a dreamer I suppose.

[@blowfishfuguyou1512]

Bravo ! Welcome back.

[@willierobertson862]

Another excellent video Giulio 👏👏

[@Italian_Military_Archives]

Thank you Willie!

[@deckape714]

Great Video

[@TrickiVicBB71]

Good video, the charts show most supplies transported by Italy arrived.
I wonder what would an Allied chart look like for Battle of The Atlantic 🤔

[@jotabe1984]

It looks Even better, more than 80% allied merchants inside convoys arrived safely on Port, specially since may 1943 yo inutil the war end

[@Italian_Military_Archives]

@@jotabe1984 yes, this is true and widely overlooked

[@andrearonchetti9837]

Viva la Regia !