The story
British submarine HMS Triton attacked and damaged Italian ship Olimpia 40 miles off Brindisi, Italy. Italian torpedo boats Altair and Andromeda counterattacked, but HMS Triton was able to escape unharmed.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.