Wednesday 10 August 2022

Destroyer Night Action

I really enjoyed the destroyer battle that I played a few days ago, so have been looking for another historical example to use as a scenario template. I also wanted to try out a night action, so the Battle of Cape Passero in October 1940 is ideal.

https://web.archive.org/web/20080318211359/http://www.regiamarina.net/engagements/capopassero/capopassero_us.htm#prof

In my version of events, the Italian destroyers and torpedo boats will be the same in the same strength and starting positions, although I will have to use different named ships for a few of them. 

The role of HMS Ajax will be taken by the French light cruiser Duguay Trouan once again staring from the same position. I'll work out the respective crew and Command ratings later.

I think this will be a great little game and challenging for both sides. It will be interesting to see if history repeats itself or if the Italians can do better than they actually managed in 1940? 

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