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Littorio-class Battleship

La classe Littorio était un groupe de cuirassés rapides et modernes construits pour protéger la mer Méditerranée.

Italy Introduit 1940 Ansaldo and CRDARôle: Navire de guerre capital

Spécifications

Déplacement
45,000 tons loaded
Longueur
780 feet
Vitesse maximale
34 mph
Équipage
Around 1,900 sailors
Canons principaux
Nine 15-inch heavy guns
The Littorio-class Battleship of Italy

Histoire

L'Italie a construit les navires de la classe Littorio juste avant la Seconde Guerre mondiale pour protéger ses routes maritimes et rivaliser avec les marines étrangères. Ces cuirassés étaient très rapides et transportaient d'énormes canons de quinze pouces dans trois grandes tourelles blindées.

Ils possédaient un système de défense sous-marine unique conçu pour absorber le choc des explosions de torpilles. Des cuirassés comme le Littorio et le Vittorio Veneto ont participé à des missions contre la Royal Navy britannique.

Comme l'Italie a souffert d'importantes pénuries de carburant pendant la guerre, ces navires de guerre massifs devaient souvent rester à quai dans le port pour économiser du pétrole pour des escortes plus petites.

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Médailles et décorations de combat

Allied Victory Medal, Campaign medal, Italy medal
Campaign medal

Allied Victory Medal

1920

This medal commemorated the joint victory of the Allied nations at the close of World War I.

Bronze Medal of Military Valor, Valor decoration, Italy medal
Valor decoration

Bronze Medal of Military Valor

1833

This award recognizes brave military personnel who perform courageous acts of gallantry against enemy forces.

Commemorative Medal for the Italo-Austrian War 1915-1918, Campaign medal, Italy medal
Campaign medal

Commemorative Medal for the Italo-Austrian War 1915-1918

1920

This service medal recognized Italian troops who fought against the Austro-Hungarian Empire during World War I.

Commemorative Medal of Military Operations in East Africa, Campaign medal, Italy medal
Campaign medal

Commemorative Medal of Military Operations in East Africa

1936

This campaign medal was given to troops and personnel deployed during Italy's military invasion of Ethiopia.

Gold Medal of Military Valor, Valor decoration, Italy medal
Valor decoration

Gold Medal of Military Valor

1833

This award is Italy's highest military decoration given for supreme acts of bravery in the face of enemy danger.

Military Order of Italy, Distinguished service decoration, Italy medal
Distinguished service decoration

Military Order of Italy

1815

This prestigious military order honors superior command, brilliant leadership, and exceptional expertise during wartime operations.

Order of Vittorio Veneto, Merit decoration, Italy medal
Merit decoration

Order of Vittorio Veneto

1968

This national honor expressed Italy's profound gratitude to the surviving frontline veterans of the First World War.

Silver Medal of Military Valor, Valor decoration, Italy medal
Valor decoration

Silver Medal of Military Valor

1833

This medal honors remarkable acts of courage and daring leadership while under direct enemy fire.

War Cross of Military Valor, Valor decoration, Italy medal
Valor decoration

War Cross of Military Valor

1922

This bronze cross is presented to troops who show courage and dedication in wartime combat conditions.

War Merit Cross, Merit decoration, Italy medal
Merit decoration

War Merit Cross

1918

This bronze cross honors honorable service during extended frontline combat or sustaining battle wounds against enemies.

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