The 1941 Battle of Cape Matapan proved the power of radar in naval warfare
The 1941 Battle of Cape Matapan changed naval history forever by demonstrating how invisible radio waves could give a fleet a decisive advantage in the darkness of night.
The Battle of Cape Matapan began on March 28, 1941, pitting the British Royal Navy against the Italian Regia Marina off the coast of Greece. It was a turning point in naval technology because the British successfully used primitive radar to locate and target Italian ships at night.
Continue Reading in App
1 more paragraph · plus a 3-question quiz