📚 History of the Italian Navy on YouTube 📺 https://youtube.com/@italianmilitaryarchives_navalh?si=RcUvQWFDDHRsCcoOhttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mqhq3uirq22dThe curious story of the Italian midget submarines in the Black Sea during #ww2 @crusaderproject.bsky.social @drachinifel.bsky.social @axe99.bsky.social @dralexclarke.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-0DC5tVOak12 Jul 2026 17:43 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqhq3uirq22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mozl76udtk2fA 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=w59d8r5VmpyMjDKT24 Jun 2026 09:13 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozl76udtk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3movgcmhzjs2mFrom the arrival of Rommel until the siege of Tobruk, see you at 9PM (CEST) for the second episode about the battle of the Mediterranean convoys https://www.youtube.com/live/VnHLDb88ztE?si=Ox2Bv_mKKNKqCv_b @crusaderproject.bsky.social @drachinifel.bsky.social @axe99.bsky.social @navalairhistory.com22 Jun 2026 17:35 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3movgcmhzjs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mosxoviivc2dItalian 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). https://www.youtube.com/live/uBl2qeSBxnM?si=k4m06xGqfc8djfxY21 Jun 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mosxoviivc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mopljofifc2oOne 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY9uhwZDebE20 Jun 2026 09:52 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mopljofifc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mo45aqpb5k2fSee 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... https://www.youtube.com/live/hY9uhwZDebE?si=FGKpzj5319d0Kl6412 Jun 2026 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo45aqpb5k2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3ml45hunlgs2yA 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: https://youtu.be/IDa1_LgrLyo?si=1Ib7WXL8f8DEWN9h05 May 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml45hunlgs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mkwvjgydsk2yConvoys 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: https://www.youtube.com/live/uBl2qeSBxnM?is=ULQxTx3iQTBZzmZj03 May 2026 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkwvjgydsk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mkrp2bm2fc2uA 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? https://youtu.be/UvNpTUNk0f8?is=KGm4w3R2yZ8_M4kI01 May 2026 08:20 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrp2bm2fc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mkntweyi722bOne 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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvNpTUNk0f8 @crusaderproject.bsky.social @axe99.bsky.social29 Apr 2026 19:37 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkntweyi722bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mkl4uydo7k27Tonight, 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.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBl2qeSBxnM28 Apr 2026 17:39 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkl4uydo7k27https://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mji2thb7ts2o(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 .... continues14 Apr 2026 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mji2thb7ts2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mj3242qn7k2nIn 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: https://youtu.be/3Ieg0HMYiqg?is=W8hL-EpEoJceXbKA09 Apr 2026 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3242qn7k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mimfzb7n622xThe unusual story of the never completed #battleship Impero, the 4th unit of the Littorio class 👉 https://youtu.be/SulG5xbcXg4?is=bWWkUuziuK8938Qz @crusaderproject.bsky.social @drachinifel.bsky.social @axe99.bsky.social @dralexclarke.bsky.social #ww203 Apr 2026 19:05 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimfzb7n622xhttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3migszyxzok2iSee 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.. https://www.youtube.com/live/9Iiv7enXBmw?si=oKCJdCkJXctilCCG @crusaderproject.bsky.social01 Apr 2026 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3migszyxzok2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mi2dwmu6mk2pItalian 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=11x9q0rdBLYFGoWY27 Mar 2026 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2dwmu6mk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mgz7adwhyc2rOne 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: https://youtu.be/IDa1_LgrLyo?si=l-ZY6XYhGpLX7OmJ14 Mar 2026 10:17 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgz7adwhyc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mfrvne5wak2jA deep dive into the AA weapons of the Italian Navy during #ww2 👉 https://youtu.be/IDa1_LgrLyo?si=tdMJrIHtcEaASza3 @crusaderproject.bsky.social @navalairhistory.com @drachinifel.bsky.social @dralexclarke.bsky.social @justinpykehistory.bsky.social @milavhis.bsky.social26 Feb 2026 19:12 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrvne5wak2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mejgrphhwc22See you at 9pm (CET) for answering your questions live. Among the topics covered: naval mines, aircraft carriers, torpedoes and more 👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/iMFMb7abtTI?si=xaTYRRrvhISm5Zcx @crusaderproject.bsky.social @navalairhistory.com @dralexclarke.bsky.social10 Feb 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejgrphhwc22https://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mebowfbkgc2nThe 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M7GhXwx3-s&t=3s07 Feb 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mebowfbkgc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mdkcqtrjzk2iUnderstanding 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! https://youtu.be/DKk-2DDjD84?si=oJC9RUpj1XTpSDOk29 Jan 2026 07:55 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdkcqtrjzk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mdazne7rdk2iCoal, maritime blockades and railways. How did they link to Italy's entry into World War II? https://youtu.be/vqJCD3CfMCQ?si=LzUaJKokOQyjD3aj25 Jan 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdazne7rdk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mdajn2lq3s26The 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: https://youtu.be/WAcT5tK4_1c?si=Vo2ZPT53aXck7EnV25 Jan 2026 10:31 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdajn2lq3s26https://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3mbpbgqi7rc2lDear 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 👉 https://youtu.be/rpUJESo-1-o?si=VKBNV12SRzyTyjj- @crusaderproject.bsky.social @navalairhistory.com @drachinifel.bsky.social @dralexclarke.bsky.social05 Jan 2026 20:24 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbpbgqi7rc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ima-naval-history.bsky.social/post/3magemzqp3s26In 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: https://www.youtube.com/live/9M7GhXwx3-s20 Dec 2025 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:jllgreo7tkrr4gmixnoarigr/app.bsky.feed.post/3magemzqp3s26