173 - The Maritime Struggle in the Mediterranean and Middle East
The WW2 Podcast
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The British's Aggressive Defense in the Mediterranean
"The British definitely plan to exercise an aggressive defense and they plan to take the offense of anywhere that they can," he says. "Part of this is based upon a confidence they have in themselves, but also, part of this isbased upon a contempt that they have for the Italians." The Royal Navy will fight a number of minor engagements against the Italians where they are successful over the next four to five months,. He adds: 'These aren't overly concerning losses to the Italians, even the size of their forces'
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