Italy's Nuclear Button, the Abruzzi Class
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During the second World War there were many naval battles fought in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. However they are from from the only regions this occurred with the Mediterranean being a battleground between the Regia Marina and the Allied navies. Among these vessels were 2 ships of the Abruzzi class which would not only survive the war but one would go on to nearly become Italy's nuclear button during the Cold War. Join us today as we explore the story behind these fascinating and important ships. Follow us here: Xwitter: x.com/SailsandSalvos Researched and written by Baron Von Teapot Narrated and edited by @ConeOfArc Thumbnail by Spacer: https://www.deviantart.com/spacer-battleart/gallery Sources: Giorgerini, G. & Nani, A. (1964). Gli Incrociatore Italiani. L’Ufficio Storico della Marina Militare. Brescia, M. (2012). Mussolini's Navy: A Reference Guide to the Regia Marina 1930-1945. Naval Institute Press. http://www.astronautix.com/a/alfa.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110605135736/http://www.friends-partners.org/partners/mwade/lvs/alfa.htm http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNIT_6-55_m1936.php http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNIT_39-47_m1924.php http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WTIT_List.php http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNIT_20mm-65.php https://shiptool.st/nations?n=I
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