1941 ⟶ U-331 Sinks HMS Barham

U-331 sinks the British battleship HMS Barham while covering...
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🚢 HMS Barham Damaged by U-Boat

While patrolling the Butt of Lewis the British battleship HMS Barham is damaged by the German U-30 and put out of service for four months.⟶
HMS Barham Damaged by U-Boat (1939)
UKNavyU-boatsAtlanticWar at SeaMilitary

⚓️ HMS Exmouth Sunk by U-boat

A U-boat sinks British destroyer HMS Exmouth and its crew of 135 are all lost.⟶
HMS Exmouth Sunk by U-boat (1940)
UKU-boatNaval WarfareAtlanticLoss of LifeRoyal NavyExmouth

🚢 Axis and Allied Convoys Clash near Crete

Axis and Allied convoys clash south-west of Crete.⟶
Axis and Allied Convoys Clash near Crete (1940)
CreteNaval BattleConvoyMediterraneanAxisAlliesWorld War IINaval WarfareMilitary ConflictGreece

🚢 U-331 Sinks HMS Barham

U-331 sinks the British battleship HMS Barham while covering Mediterranean convoys.⟶
U-331 Sinks HMS Barham (1941)
Naval BattleU-boatMediterraneanHMS BarhamUKAxisWorld War II

💥 HMS Galatea Sunk by U-557

The British cruiser HMS Galatea is sunk by U-557 off Alexandria, beginning a series of naval defeats for the Allies.⟶
HMS Galatea Sunk by U-557 (1941)
Naval BattleU-boatAtlanticMediterraneanBritish NavyLossesMilitary DefeatWorld War II