Battle of Cape Matapan

The Battle of Cape Matapan was a naval confrontation during World War II, fought between March 28 and March 29, 1941, near Greece. It involved British naval forces led by Admiral Andrew Cunningham against the Italian fleet. The British sought to secure control of the Mediterranean Sea and protect their supply routes. The battle resulted in a decisive British victory, with several Italian ships sunk, including a battleship. This shift in naval power significantly weakened Italian naval strength and boosted Allied morale, impacting the broader war efforts in the Mediterranean theater.