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Battle of Taranto

The Battle of Taranto took place on the night of 11–12 November 1940 during the Second World War. The Royal Navy launched the first all-aircraft ship-to-ship naval attack in history, flying a small number of obsolescent biplane torpedo bombers from an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean Sea. The attack struck the battle fleet of the Regia Marina at anchor in the harbour of Taranto using aerial torpedoes despite the shallow depth of the water in the harbour.

Located at 40.4511, 17.2075 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Naval battles and operations of World War II (European theatre), Battle of the Mediterranean, Naval aviation operations and battles, Naval battles of World War II involving Italy, Naval battles of World War II involving the United Kingdom, Aerial operations and battles of World War II involving the United Kingdom, Conflicts in 1940, 1940 in Italy, Taranto

Operation Slapstick

Operation Slapstick was the code name for a British landing from the sea at the Italian port of Taranto during the Second World War. The operation, one of three landings during the Allied invasion of Italy, was undertaken by the British 1st Airborne Division in September 1943. Planned at short notice, the mission followed an offer by the Italian government to open the ports of Taranto and Brindisi on the heel of Italy to the Allies.

Located at 40.471, 17.2362 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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World War II operations and battles of the Italian Campaign, Italian Campaign, Battles and operations of World War II involving Germany, Battles and operations of World War II involving the United Kingdom, Airborne operations, Parachute Regiment (United Kingdom), 1943 in Italy, Conflicts in 1943

Province of Taranto

The Province of Taranto (Italian: Provincia di Taranto) is a province in the Apulia region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Taranto. It has an area of 2,437 km², and a total population of 578,465 (2001). There are 29 comuni in the province http://www. upinet. it/indicatore. asp?id_statistiche=6, see Comunes of the Province of Taranto.

Located at 40.4667, 17.2333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Province of Taranto, Provinces of Italy

HMS Abdiel (M39)

HMS Abdiel (M39) was an Abdiel-class minelayer that served with the Royal Navy during World War II. She served with the Mediterranean Fleet (1941), Eastern Fleet (1942), Home Fleet (1942-43), and the Mediterranean Fleet (1943). Abdiel was sunk by mines in Taranto harbour in 1943. Although designed as a fast minelayer her speed and capacity made her suitable for employment as a fast transport.

Located at 40.4431, 17.2517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Abdiel-class minelayers, Ships built in the United Kingdom, 1940 ships, World War II minelayers of the United Kingdom, Ships sunk by mines

Stadio Erasmo Iacovone

Stadio Erasmo Iacovone is a multi-use stadium in Taranto, Italy. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Taranto Sport. The stadium holds 27,584 people.

Located at 40.4528, 17.27 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Football venues in Italy, Taranto, Sports venues in Apulia

Taranto railway station

Taranto railway station (Italian: Stazione di Taranto) is the main station serving the city and comune of Taranto, in the region of Apulia, southern Italy. Opened in 1868, it forms a junction between three main lines, from Bari, Brindisi and Reggio di Calabria, respectively. It is also a terminus of a secondary line, the Bari–Martina Franca–Taranto railway. The station is currently managed by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI).

Located at 40.4831, 17.2239 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Taranto, Railway stations in Apulia, Railway stations opened in 1868, 1868 establishments in Italy