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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The submarine CM 1 decommissioned in Taranto in 1947. The boat belonged to a series of small submarines that were to be built in large numbers starting in 1943. This project never went that far, I talked about the curious story of the CM project in this video: youtu.be/QOdAyVRD0Vw?...

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

An Italian gunner positions the 6-round clip of a 37 mm Breda machine gun on a twin mount; the clip of the second weapon is visible on the right and already positioned. In this video, I talked to you in detail about Italian naval anti-aircraft fire and weapons in WW2: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDa1...

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A nice picture of the destroyer Grecale in the shipyard, close to completion. The ship belonged to the Maestrale class, the destroyer design that provided the right footprint for the subsequent Oriani and Soldati classes. Here's the story of the evolution of Italian DDs youtu.be/exhsHf18zeI?...

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Was an Italian invasion of Malta possible in 1940? In this video I analysed the issue in depth youtu.be/bkinxW7a0Hs?...

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Why Malta was not invaded at the start of WW2

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Naval clashes in the Black sea? Well, it happened too in #ww2 and the Italian navy participated as well youtu.be/4-0DC5tVOak?...

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Italian Submarines beneath the Black Sea 1942-1943

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

In the last quarterdeck episode, we touched upon some of the subjects below: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyuC... -Raids against Alexandria -Intelligence on RN submarines -German submarines in the Med -Aircraft for the Aquila -Littorio vs Richelieu -Italian shipyards And more....

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

An obscure project of the Italian Navy to deploy a high number of low-cost submarines when the outcome of ww2 seemed compromised: youtu.be/QOdAyVRD0Vw?... @crusaderproject.bsky.social @navalairhistory.com @drachinifel.bsky.social @axe99.bsky.social

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

See you at 9PM (CEST) to answer your questions. Among the topics raised: Littorio vs Richelieu, U-Boats in the Med, Italian shipyards and more... www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyuC... @crusaderproject.bsky.social @axe99.bsky.social

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QUARTERDECK N.7 Seaborne aircraft, axis submarines and shipyards

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

What was the Italian naval strategy in the Mediterranean during WW2? Let's find out in the words of Admiral Giuseppe Fioravanzo: youtu.be/DKk-2DDjD84?...

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The Italian strategy in the Mediterranean 1940 1943

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A damaged steamer being towed towards Tripoli into port by an Italian destroyer. In the first half of 1941, the Allied offensive against Axis convoys increased, particularly due to the activity of about 30 subs (24🇬🇧 1🇳🇱 1🇫🇷 4🇬🇷) 👉https://www.youtube.com/live/VnHLDb88ztE?si=w59d8r5VmpyMjDKT

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Dave Long @axe99.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

If you're interested in the Mediterranean theatre in WW2 (and even more if you're interested in the Regia Marina, and you should be 😊) I highly recommend this account 😎 #NavalHistory

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Italian troops being transferred to Libya on a requisitioned passenger ship. In this episode, I covered in depth the first part of the Battle of the Mediterranean convoys (June-December 1940). Tomorrow (Monday, 22/06) I will cover the second period (January-May 1941). www.youtube.com/live/uBl2qeS...

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

One of you asked me to compare the AA defences of Bismarck and Vittorio Veneto and what would have happened to the Italian battleship if struck in a similar fashion as Bismarck. Here is my reply in the latest Quarterdeck show: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY9u...

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

See you later for the 6th Quarterdeck LIVE, we will talk about: - AA defences of Vittorio Veneto vis-a-vis Bismarck - Italian naval constructions - WW1 Italian objectives in the Adriatic - Italian scout cruisers - Coastal bombardment And more... www.youtube.com/live/hY9uhwZ...

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

A close-up on the 90mm mounts on board a Littorio-class battleship. In this video, I spoke about how the Regia Marina conducted AA fire and which weapons were used: youtu.be/IDa1_LgrLyo?...

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Convoys to north Africa. In this episode I discussed the logistics, the routes and the problems of the Italian convoys bound for Libya during 1940, the first phase of a relentless battle that raged until May 1943: www.youtube.com/live/uBl2qeS...

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

A rare image of the Ramb III under german colors, before she was converted into mine layers and renamed Kiebitz. Have you seen the video on the Ramb ships? youtu.be/UvNpTUNk0f8?...

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

One day, carrying bananas, the day after, fighting in #ww2. Here's the incredible story of 4 Italian banana boats that served in many different roles, crossing the Med, the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvNp... @crusaderproject.bsky.social @axe99.bsky.social

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Banana boats at war, the incredible story of the RAMB ships

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Tonight, 9:00 PM (CEST) I am starting a new series where analyse in depth the Battle of the Mediterranean convoys. In episode #1 I will focus on the first period, Jun-Dec 1940, looking at port limitations, routes, merchant ships, escorts and more.. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBl2...

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The Battle of the Mediterranean convoys - 1940

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

(1/2) In the third Quarterdeck episode I covered many topics following your questions. Here's the full list, you can use the time stamps in the video descripion:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV2HahZLTmU&t=1s Italian submarines fighting with the allies Japanese subs in Bordeaux .... continues

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

In my latest video discussed the story of the 4th and incomplete battleship of the Littorio class. But what about the other three units? I talked about their story here: youtu.be/3Ieg0HMYiqg?...

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

The unusual story of the never completed #battleship Impero, the 4th unit of the Littorio class 👉 youtu.be/SulG5xbcXg4?... @crusaderproject.bsky.social @drachinifel.bsky.social @axe99.bsky.social @dralexclarke.bsky.social #ww2

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

See you tonight at 9PM (CEST) for the new Quarterdeck episode, answering your questions about the Italian Navy. Here are some of the topics you chose: 📍Subs in the Red Sea 📍Subs in the Black Sea 📍Amphibious capabilities And more.. www.youtube.com/live/9Iiv7en... @crusaderproject.bsky.social

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QUARTERDECK n.5 - Q&A about the Italian Navy in WW2

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Italian submariners in Singapore in 1943, during the waiting period before their return to Europe, which was prevented by the events of the Armistice. I discussed the transport missions of Italian boats to the Far East in this video:https://youtu.be/hX5RNXq2WPM?si=11x9q0rdBLYFGoWY

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

One of the most iconic and widespread AA (and anti ship) guns of the Regia Marina. I talked about this and other guns in the latest video: youtu.be/IDa1_LgrLyo?...

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

See you at 9pm (CET) for answering your questions live. Among the topics covered: naval mines, aircraft carriers, torpedoes and more 👉 www.youtube.com/live/iMFMb7a... @crusaderproject.bsky.social @navalairhistory.com @dralexclarke.bsky.social

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

The MAS boat, a small craft heavily associated with the Regia Marina because of its wide usage in both world wars. In this episode of QUARTERDECK I spoke, among other things, about their usage in WW2: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M7G...

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Understanding the conduct of the war by the Italian navy implies an understanding of specific geographical and structural limitations the Regia Marina faced. You can find out more in this video! youtu.be/DKk-2DDjD84?...

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The Italian strategy in the Mediterranean 1940 1943

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Coal, maritime blockades and railways. How did they link to Italy's entry into World War II? youtu.be/vqJCD3CfMCQ?...

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Italy towards the War: 1939-1940

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

The armored cruiser San Giorgio served in the great war and all along the 20s and 30s. In 1940 she was placed in Tobruk harbor to act as a floating AA and coastal battery. Here's the story: youtu.be/WAcT5tK4_1c?...

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Armoured cruiser San Giorgio, the watchdog of Tobruk

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The Crusader Project @crusaderproject.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Today in 'let's make fun of the Italian army, they always surrender at the first opportunity', we have the Bardia edition. Details in ALT. @ima-naval-history.bsky.social @ubiquevir.bsky.social @karljames1945.bsky.social @alanallport.bsky.social @vandawilcox.bsky.social @benskipper.bsky.social

Screenshot from a lecture on the capture of Bardia, January 1941. "The necessity of mopping up carefully was brought out by one incident. In the attack an enemy arty officer was left up a pole OP and some time he continued to direct the fire of his bty on the "break-in" gap."
AWM Wallet 27 of 90 - Papers relating to the battles of Bardia and Tobruk, 1941

Berryman, Sir Frank Horton (Lieutenant General, b.1894 - d.1981)

Places
Africa: North Africa, Libya, Cyrenaica, Bardia Area, Bardia
Africa: North Africa, Libya, Cyrenaica, Tobruk Area, Tobruk
Accession Number AWM2020.22.261
Collection number PR84/370
Collection type Digitised Collection
Record type Wallet
Item count 1
Object type Map, Typescript, Papers
Physical description 43 Image/s captured
Maker Berryman, Frank Horton
Date made 1941
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Source credit to This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government.
Description
Collection relating to the military career of VX20308 Lieutenant General Frank Horton Berryman, KCVO, CB, CBE, DSO, GHQ SWPA, GOC East (Md), 7 Australian Division (formerly 2 Corps, Land Headquarters (LHQ), 2 Australian Divisional Artillery, 5 Australian Field Artillery Brigade, 14 Australian Field Artillery Battery, 18 Australian Field Artillery Battery, Royal Australian Artillery, 6 Australian Division), 1920-1953.

Wallet 27 of 90 - Wallet consists of a corpus of documents relating to the battles of Bardia that took place from 3-5 January 1941 and Tobruk, 21-22 January 1941. Collection includes tracings describing troop positions and movements, official reports on the operations of the 6 Australian Division, and handwritten notes.

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Dear friends, I have resumed my work and the first video of the year is about a first set of book recommendations about the Italian navy in #ww2 👉 youtu.be/rpUJESo-1-o?... @crusaderproject.bsky.social @navalairhistory.com @drachinifel.bsky.social @dralexclarke.bsky.social

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

In the first quarterdeck episode I answered your questions about the following topics: - Red Sea flotilla - Italian submarines - Italian war heroes - Operation Abstention - Battleship and battlecruiser designs - Italian air force There you go: www.youtube.com/live/9M7GhXw...

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

This evening at 9pm (CET) I am returning LIVE to answer your questions about the Italian navy in ww2 www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV2H... @crusaderproject.bsky.social @navalairhistory.com @dralexclarke.bsky.social

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

📣Hi everyone, I am bringing you some Italian military history, especially Naval history (WW1 and WW2) on my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@ItalianMili... 📺Finally landing on this platform, where I have the pleasure of finding many familiar and interesting profiles and friends

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

What events determined Italy's involvement in the second world war? Well, maritime issues played a relevant role.. More on that here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqJC...

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

The Giussano class cruisers were among the first naval constructions initiated by Italy in the interwar period. I talked about the shipbuilding programmes of the Regia Marina in this video: youtu.be/UlJjyWJm3RI?...

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Italian Military Archives @ima-naval-history.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

This evening I am returning on @ww2tv.bsky.social together with Martin Debattista to discuss the situation of Malta in 1940 amd Italian plans against the island www.youtube.com/live/nLET64b... #ww2 #malta #history

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Malta 1940: Invasion by Italy?

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The Crusader Project @crusaderproject.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Superb original colour of a CANT Z.1007bis being maintained (engine oil replenishment) by hand on what is likely the Regia Aeronautica base at Rhodes. Opposite a SM.79 bomber. Facebook I Cavalieri del Cielo la Regia Aeronautica Gyanni Syerra @ima-naval-history.bsky.social

Contemporary colour picture of three ground crew undertaking what looks like re-oiling the starboard engine of a CANT Z.1007bis medium bomber on an Italian air base during WW2. The men are standing on the wing just above the engine, handling what looks like a large funnel.

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