Italian battle fleet attacks Malta convoy 22nd March 1942: Royal Navy cruisers and destroyers confront Italian battleships in the 'Second Battle of Sirte' - and beat them offMar 22, 2022∙ Paid1Share HMS CLEOPATRA throws out smoke to shield the convoy as HMS EURYALUS elevates her forward 5.25 inch guns to shell the Italian Fleet.Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Martin Cherrett.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.PreviousNext